Argentina and Switzerland somehow live to see another day.
After both surviving genuine scares in the round of 16, Lionel Messi’s defending champion La Albiceleste will take the pitch against Rubén Vargas’ nervy Rossocrociati in the World Cup quarterfinals at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, July 11.
If you’d like to be there, last-minute tickets are available to see the clutch clubs duke it out live on the Chiefs’ home turf.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $1,417 including fees on SeatGeek.
100-level seats start at $2,181 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
As hinted at above, Argentina and Switzerland pulled off shocking victories in their previous matches.
Messi and co. fell behind 2-0 against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt and seemed all but ready to pack their bags to go home early before mounting one of the most impressive — and controversial — comebacks of any team in Cup history.
In the 79th minute, Cristian Romero scored the first goal for Argentina; Messi tied things up four minutes later (adding to his World Cup goal record and consecutive matches with a goal scored). Enzo Fernández sealed the deal two minutes into stoppage time, understandably upsetting Egypt in the process.
“We have been treated unfairly today,” Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said, referencing a play where star Mohamed Salah had the ball stolen from him and ended up on the ground. “We have suffered injustice.”
Switzerland tied Colombia through extra time and ended up narrowly defeating Los Cafeteros in a nail-biter 4-3 penalty shootout. Vargas secured the victory, kicking the ball into the left of the net just as goalie Camilo Vargas dove right.
Saturday’s showdown will be the country’s first trip to the quarterfinals since 1954.
Argentina is favored -140 to -135 on the 90-minute moneyline but if we’ve learned anything from their past matches, this game should be close.
Don’t miss it. You just might witness fútbol history.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Argentina and Switzerland’s 2026 World Cup quarterfinals match in Kansas City below.
What do the cheapest tickets cost to see Messi and Argentina play Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium can be found here:
| Arrowhead Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 level | $1,417 (including fees) |
| 200 level | $1,951 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $2,181 (including fees) |
Who plays for Argentina and Switzerland?
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
| Argentina roster | Switzerland roster |
|---|---|
| Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper) | Marvin Keller (Goalkeeper) |
| Juan Musso (Goalkeeper) | Gregor Kobel (Goalkeeper) |
| Gerónimo Rulli (Goalkeeper) | Yvon Mvogo (Goalkeeper) |
| Leonardo Balerdi (Defender) | Manuel Akanji (Defender) |
| Lisandro Martínez (Defender) | Aurèle Amenda (Defender) |
| Facundo Medina (Defender) | Eray Cömert (Defender) |
| Nahuel Molina (Defender) | Nico Elvedi (Defender) |
| Gonzalo Montiel (Defender) | Luca Jaquez (Defender) |
| Nicolás Otamendi (Defender) | Miro Muheim (Defender) |
| Cristian Romero (Defender) | Ricardo Rodríguez (Defender) |
| Nicolás Tagliafico (Defender) | Silvan Widmer (Defender) |
| Valentín Barco (Midfielder) | Michel Aebischer (Midfielder) |
| Rodrigo De Paul (Midfielder) | Christian Fassnacht (Midfielder) |
| Enzo Fernández (Midfielder) | Remo Freuler (Midfielder) |
| Giovani Lo Celso (Midfielder) | Ardon Jashari (Midfielder) |
| Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder) | Johan Manzambi (Midfielder) |
| Exequiel Palacios (Midfielder) | Fabian Rieder (Midfielder) |
| Leandro Paredes (Midfielder) | Djibril Sow (Midfielder) |
| Thiago Almada (Forward) | Granit Xhaka (Midfielder) |
| Julián Alvarez (Forward) | Denis Zakaria (Midfielder) |
| Nicolás González (Forward) | Zeki Amdouni (Forward) |
| José Manuel López (Forward) | Breel Embolo (Forward) |
| Lautaro Martínez (Forward) | Cedric Itten (Forward) |
| Lionel Messi (Forward) | Dan Ndoye (Forward) |
| Nico Paz (Forward) | Noah Okafor (Forward) |
| Giuliano Simeone (Forward) | Rubén Vargas (Forward) |
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
High-profile contests between all remaining clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada this summer.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find SeatGeek’s complete schedule of all upcoming matches here.
Huge 2026 concerts
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into venues all over the U.S. these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• AC/DC
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee
• Karol G
Who else is pounding the pavement? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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