Argentina take on Switzerland on July 12, 2026 at 01:00 UTC in a quarter-final that looks heavily lopsided on paper given each side's current form. La Albiceleste arrive with a flawless record, winning all five of their matches, including a 3-0 win over Algeria, another 3-0 victory against Iceland, and a commanding 4-1 defeat of Brazil, for 15 points, the best run of the two sides. Argentina currently top Group J with 9 points. Switzerland, on the other hand, are going through a far tougher stretch, having drawn with Qatar and Australia before losing three straight matches, against Serbia, Denmark, and, most strikingly, a 4-6 defeat to England, leaving them with just 2 points across that sample. Despite this, Switzerland still sit top of Group B with 7 points. The head-to-head record clearly favors Argentina, who won the only previous meeting between the two. With a ruthless attack and near-perfect form on one side, and a shaky defense on the other, Argentina go into this quarter-final as clear favorites, though simply reaching this stage shows Switzerland still have enough quality to spring a surprise.