Switzerland have beaten Colombia on penalties to set up a World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina. The Swiss national team, led by coach Murat Yakin, now face a daunting task: ending Lionel Messi’s Argentina title defence. The game kicks off at 2:30 AM on Sunday and will air exclusively on MagentaTV – no free-to-air coverage.
Who’s playing and why does it matter?
Argentina survived a scare in the Round of 16, coming from 0:2 down to beat Egypt 3:2 in stoppage time. Switzerland, meanwhile, eased past Colombia 1:0 after extra time before edging the shoot-out. Now both teams face a winner-takes-all showdown. Argentina may be defending champions, but Switzerland’s recent form (three wins, one draw, one loss in the last five games) makes this a genuine banana skin. Last result: Switzerland 3:4 Germany (2026-03-27).
Where and when to watch the game
The Argentina vs. Switzerland quarter-final kicks off at 2:30 AM on 12 July – and it’s only on MagentaTV. The German telecom platform holds exclusive rights to every World Cup 2026 match and streams them all live. A paid subscription is required; MagentaTV Flex costs eleven euros a month. Free-to-air viewers are out of luck.
Who’s calling the game?
Marco Hagemann provides the live commentary. Johannes B. Kerner hosts the studio show, joined by analyst Mats Hummels and referee Patrick Ittrich, who reviews contentious decisions. Tactical breakdowns come from Jan Henkel in the studio. A strong line-up for a high-stakes game.
What’s next if Switzerland win?
A victory would send Switzerland into the World Cup semi-finals. For Argentina, a win keeps their title defence alive. The Swiss have lost just once in their last five outings (LWWWD), so this tie is wide open. The road to glory is still wide open for Murat Yakin’s side.
