Argentina Soccer Betting & Latest World Cup Odds
World Cup Betting | Argentina vs Switzerland Quarterfinal Odds | BUSR
The defending champions are making history — five wins from five, 14 goals scored, and Lionel Messi producing one of the tournament’s defining moments with a last-gasp comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16. Argentina trailed 2-0 before Romero, Messi, and a late winner turned it around in Atlanta. At 38, Messi continues to rewrite records. Switzerland arrive in Kansas City having beaten Colombia in the Round of 16 and proved they are no one’s easy draw. Argentina are the overwhelming favorites but every match so far has been decided in the final moments. Here is everything you need to bet on Argentina at the 2026 World Cup: the latest Argentina vs Switzerland odds, full results, and the best bets.
Status Quarter-Final Group J Winners | Record 5W 0D 0L 14 scored, 5 conceded | Next Match vs Switzerland July 11 | 9:00 PM ET |
QF Moneyline -171 Argentina to win in 90 min | Messi Goals 8 Tournament top scorer | Manager Lionel Scaloni Head Coach |
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Argentina 2026 World Cup Results
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Result | Score | Goals / Notes |
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| June 16 | Group J MD1 | Algeria | Win | 3-0 | Professional performance. Argentina dominant throughout. |
| June 22 | Group J MD2 | Austria | Win | 2-0 | Grinding efficiency. Won without needing to be at their best. |
| June 27 | Group J MD3 | Jordan | Win | 3-1 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX. Rotation game — Group J already won. |
| July 3 | Round of 32 | Cape Verde | Win (AET) | 3-2 | Messi 29′, L. Martínez 92′, Borges OG 111′ | Duarte 59′, Lopes Cabral 103′ · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| July 7 | Round of 16 | Egypt | Win | 3-2 | Romero 79′, Messi 83′ (eq.) | Ibrahim 15′, Ziko (2H) · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Epic late comeback. |
| July 11 | Quarter-Final | Switzerland | Upcoming | — | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO | 9:00 PM ET |
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Argentina have won every match they have played but have needed the final minutes — or extra time — to do it. Cape Verde pushed them to the 111th minute. Egypt had them 2-0 down before the Messi-inspired comeback. Switzerland are precisely the kind of organized, disciplined European side that makes Argentina uncomfortable — Xhaka’s leadership, a compact defensive structure, and quality on the counter. The Total at -118 Over / -117 Under is the market’s way of saying it genuinely doesn’t know how many goals this match will produce. Argentina’s comeback ability is extraordinary. Switzerland’s defensive record is elite. This is the quarterfinal of the tournament.
Argentina World Cup Betting Markets
| Market | Odds | Notes |
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| Argentina to Win (90 min) | -171 | Favorites but have not been dominant — every knockout match has been decided late. |
| Switzerland to Win (90 min) | +490 | Beat Algeria and Colombia to get here. Organized, dangerous on counter. Not to be dismissed. |
| Draw (90 min) | +285 | Switzerland will defend deep and look to force extra time. A real scenario. |
| Under 2.5 Goals | -117 | Switzerland’s defensive structure and Argentina’s grinding style favor a tight game. |
| Argentina to Advance (incl. ET + Pens) | -360 | Safest bet. Martínez is a penalty specialist. Argentina have come from behind to win every time. |
| Lionel Messi Anytime Scorer | Live at BUSR | 8 tournament goals. Has scored in every round of the knockout stage. |
| Argentina to Win the World Cup | Live at BUSR | Defending champions. Back-to-back titles would be historic. Check BUSR for current outright lines. |
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Argentina Key Players
The greatest player in football history is producing perhaps his finest individual World Cup tournament at 38. Eight goals including the equalizer against Egypt — a match Argentina trailed 2-0 — and a tournament-defining performance that has him ahead of Haaland and Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot. His positioning, his delivery from dead balls, and the decisions he makes in the final third remain categorically different from any other player in this tournament. Every Argentina market through the quarterfinal and beyond starts and ends with Messi’s fitness and form.
Álvarez scored 4 goals at the 2022 World Cup — including two in the semi-final against Croatia — and arrived at 2026 in the best form of his career at Atlético Madrid. His movement between defenders, his pressing, and his ability to finish from any angle make him Argentina’s most reliable source of goals when Messi operates deeper. Against Switzerland’s defensive block, Álvarez’s runs in behind are the key to unlocking a compact side.
Martínez won the 2022 World Cup Golden Glove and saved two penalties in the Final shootout against France. He has been outstanding in Argentina’s close knockout games and remains the single most important player when Argentina are under pressure. If this match goes to extra time or penalties, Martínez’s reading of the game and ability to save spot-kicks is the difference between Argentina advancing and one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
Argentina World Cup History
- 2022 QatarChampions. Beat France on penalties in the final after a 3-3 AET draw — many consider the greatest World Cup final ever. Messi scored twice and won the Golden Ball. Martínez saved Coman’s penalty and Tchouaméni’s shot.
- 2018 RussiaRound of 16. Lost to France 3-4. Mbappé’s brace eliminated them. One of the better R16 games of the modern era.
- 1986 MexicoChampions. The Diego Maradona tournament. The Hand of God and the Goal of the Century against England. Beat West Germany 3-2 in the Final. Argentina’s second title.
Defending champions have won back-to-back titles only twice — Italy in 1934/38, Brazil in 1958/62. Argentina are trying to add their name to that list. Five wins, 14 goals, Messi leading the tournament in scoring at 38. The bracket through the semifinal is still manageable. At the current tournament odds, Argentina remain the most compelling story and the best value among the favorites. Get on them at BUSR before Kansas City.
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