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Switzerland is the latest team to put Argentina‘s back against the wall in the 2026 World Cup.
The European side is currently tied 1-1 in the quarterfinals against the defending champions in extra time.
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Switzerland was the underdog heading into the match against Lionel Messi, who is the leading scorer of the tournament so far. They are playing their second fixture without their own leading scorer Johan Manzambi, who suffered an injury in training.
Switzerland won Group B, which also featured host nation Canada. In the knockout rounds, they beat Algeria 2-0 and then outlasted Colombia in penalty kicks after going scoreless in the match.
Messi and crew had a comeback win against Cape Verde in the round of 32 and a controversial victory over Egypt in the round of 16.
Can La Albiceleste outlast yet another close game? Or will Switzerland’s World Cup journey continue?
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Messi’s Argentina and Switzerland collide in World Cup quarterfinal
Messi’s Argentina and Switzerland collide in a World Cup quarterfinal with a place in the semifinals at stake.
See moments from the showdown in Kansas City as the defending champions try to keep their title defense alive against an upstart Swiss side.
Above, Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
(Carl Recine, Getty Images)
No, Switzerland has not won the World Cup.
What is the farthest Switzerland has gone in the World Cup?
Switzerland’s quarterfinals run in the 2026 World Cup ties the farthest it has ever gone in the tournament. The European side has also reached the quarterfinals in 1934, 1938 and 1954.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Has Switzerland ever won a World Cup?
