The defending champions and Lionel Messi headline Saturday night. On Saturday, July 11, Argentina faces Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals, and Sparrow in Kirkland is showing it on the big screens with the sound on. Kickoff is 5 PM Pacific. Grab a table in the Juanita neighborhood, order off our full food and drink menu, and watch Messi chase another deep run.
Argentina vs Switzerland: Match Details
- Match: Argentina vs Switzerland
- Round: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Kickoff: 5 PM Pacific Time (8 PM Eastern)
- Where it is played: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Where to watch it: Sparrow, 9736 NE 120th Pl, Kirkland
- On the line: a place in the semifinals
Messi and the Champions Against a Swiss Surprise
Argentina are the defending World Cup champions, and they are still leaning on Lionel Messi, who at 39 leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals and rescued them with a comeback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3 to 2 deep into stoppage time in the last round. Switzerland are the story on the other side, into a World Cup quarterfinal for the first time since 1954 after outlasting Colombia in a penalty shootout. Murat Yakin’s side will sit deep, stay disciplined, and look to spring the counter. Star power and champion pedigree against a stubborn, well-drilled underdog.
Watch Argentina vs Switzerland at Sparrow in Kirkland
This is a Saturday evening kickoff, and we are showing it. For the World Cup knockout rounds we are putting every match on our TVs with the sound on, so Saturday night belongs to the quarterfinal. Sparrow is a warm neighborhood restaurant in Juanita with a full kitchen and craft bar, a dog-friendly four-season patio, and a 21+ lounge. Come early and catch our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM before kickoff, with $3 off shareables and house wines, $3 off well drinks, and $2 off draft beer. We are a short drive from Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and Bothell, with free on-site and validated overflow parking. See the rest of the bracket on our World Cup at Sparrow page.
Reserve Your Table for the Quarterfinal
A Saturday night quarterfinal with Messi will be one of our busiest of the tournament. We strongly recommend reserving a table through OpenTable so your group is set well before the 5 PM kickoff. Walk-ins are welcome while seats last.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Argentina vs Switzerland near Seattle?
Sparrow is showing Argentina vs Switzerland on our TVs with the sound on at 9736 NE 120th Pl in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, a short drive from Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond.
What time is Argentina vs Switzerland on Saturday, July 11?
Kickoff is 5 PM Pacific Time, which is 8 PM Eastern. Come early for happy hour from 3 to 5 PM before the match.
Is this Saturday evening match shown at Sparrow?
Yes. We are showing every World Cup knockout match, including this Saturday night quarterfinal, on our TVs with the sound on. Reserving a table is recommended.
What is at stake in Argentina vs Switzerland?
The winner advances to the World Cup semifinals. It is a single-elimination knockout match, so the losing team is out of the tournament.