2026 World Cup Picks: Argentina vs. Switzerland (Saturday)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals continue on Saturday with a pair of matches, and we’ll keep providing our 2026 World Cup picks until a champion is crowned.
At 5:00 p.m. ET, Norway and England meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. And, at 9:00 p.m. ET, Argentina and Switzerland battle at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
The matches can be viewed or streamed on FOX, Telemundo and FOX One. We look to build our bankroll with our top 2026 World Cup picks and predictions for Saturday, July 11th’s game Argentina vs. Switzerland.
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Saturday’s Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: Argentina vs. Switzerland
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Argentina (-145) vs. Switzerland (+490) | Draw (+250) | O/U 2.5 (+128/-158)
Defending World Cup champion Argentina will meet Switzerland at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday night, as Lionel Messi and La Albiceleste look to continue their quest to repeat.
We haven’t had a repeat World Cup winner since Brazil won the 1958 World Cup in Sweden and the 1962 World Cup in Chile, thanks to the legendary Pelé. The back-to-back club is exclusive, too, as only Brazil and Italy (1934, 1938) have accomplished the feat.
Switzerland stands in the way of history. It isn’t a squad with a standout or superstar player, but this is a very deep and balanced side. Johan Manzambi leads the Swiss with three goals and five points, while Breel Embolo is on his heels with two goals and four points. Rubén Vargas has found the back of the net twice, too, totaling three points. Granit Xhaka and Dan Ndoye also have goals at this World Cup.
The Swiss have a pretty prestigious World Cup history, especially for a nation of its size. It has qualified for the World Cup 13 times. In its previous 12 appearances, it has reached the quarterfinals three times. Switzerland’s best-ever finish was seventh at both the 1934 and 1938 World Cups, so it’s been a while since it reached these depths in the tournament.
Switzerland reached the Round of 16 in Qatar, the furthest they’ve advanced in the three previous World Cups, after bowing out in the group stage in South Africa in 2010.
For Argentina, there is Lionel Messi. You’ve probably heard of him. He has eight goals at the World Cup this year and 21 career World Cup goals - the most of any player. The 39-year-old also has an assist, giving him nine points in four starts at this tournament.
While Argentina has five different scorers - Lautaro Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Lisandro Fernández, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso - those players have just one goal apiece. This is the Lionel Messi show. That’s good and bad.
Argentina was almost stunned by Cape Verde in the Round of 32, barely escaping with a 3-2 win. It nearly fell to Egypt, too, as the Pharaohs led 2-0 late. A controversial video assistant referee (VAR) decision wiped out a goal for Egypt at the 58-minute mark, proving costly. Argentina erupted with three late goals to complete Egypt’s collapse.
It’s concerning that Argentina needed heroics to beat Cape Verde and Egypt, though, and one can argue the Swiss are better, deeper and more disciplined. While this is uncharted territory for Switzerland, look for the monumental upset, with the Swiss advancing.
Argentina vs. Switzerland Picks
- Method of Victory: Switzerland in Penalty Shootout (+950)
- Switzerland to Qualify for the Next Round (+245)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (+108)
- Breel Embolo Anytime Goal Scorer (+330)
- Correct Score: 2-2 Draw (after regulation) (+1700)
- Over 2.5 Goals (+128)