The final World Cup 2026 quarter-final takes place in the early hours of Sunday morning as Argentina take on Switzerland. The match kicks-off at 02:00 in Kansas and our Argentina vs Switzerland bet builder tips take centre stage, with a certain Lionel Messi featuring.
Messi to make it ten in a row
Lionel Messi has been the outstanding player at the 2026 World Cup, scoring in every match to lead the Golden Boot race. The Argentina captain has struck a hat-trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria, while his goal against Egypt extended an extraordinary run of scoring in nine consecutive World Cup matches. Few players in football history have produced that level of consistency on the biggest stage.
Messi remains the heartbeat of Argentina’s attack and is averaging an outstanding 5.6 shots per game. Almost every dangerous move goes through the 39-year-old, whether he is creating opportunities or finishing them himself. With his confidence sky high and his scoring streak showing no signs of slowing down, backing Messi to score anytime looks one of the strongest bets in this quarter-final.
Argentina to Win & BTTS
Argentina should have enough quality to reach the semi-finals, but they have looked vulnerable defensively throughout this World Cup. Lionel Scaloni’s side have conceded against Jordan, Cape Verde and Egypt, with Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez both showing they are capable of making costly errors under pressure.
Switzerland have enough attacking quality to take advantage if those opportunities arise. Johan Manzambi has impressed throughout the tournament, while Breel Embolo and Ruben Vargas have also caused problems in the final third. Argentina’s superior attacking talent should still prove decisive, but Switzerland look capable of getting on the scoresheet, making Argentina to win and both teams to score an attractive selection.
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