Lionel Messi's Upcoming World Cup Match: Schedule and Details as Argentina Prepares to Face Switzerland
Lionel Messi, now starring for Inter Miami, returns to represent Argentina at the 2026 World Cup in North America, marking his record sixth appearance. The next match will be a quarterfinal showdown against Switzerland on Saturday, July 11, starting at 9 p.m. ET in Kansas City.
Argentina's Path So Far at World Cup 2026
Messi finally won the World Cup in Qatar after four previous attempts, including heartbreak in the 2014 final against Germany and a disappointing run in 2018. In 2022, he scored seven goals and assisted three, earning player of the tournament honors. His two goals in the final helped Argentina win on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw with France.
He will turn 39 during this tournament, likely making this his last World Cup appearance. Coach Lionel Scaloni has kept many players from the 2022 winning squad, hoping for back-to-back titles.
How to Watch Lionel Messi and Argentina in 2026
- TV: FOX and FS1 broadcast all matches in English in the United States.
- Streaming: fubo, FOX One app, and FOX Sports website offer live streaming, with a free trial available on fubo for new users.
- Spanish Coverage: Telemundo airs 92 matches, Universo shows 12, and all 104 matches stream on Peacock.
