Grab £30 in free bets ahead of Argentina vs Switzerland with BetVictor

Argentina and Switzerland meet in Kansas City in the early hours of Sunday in the quarter-finals. Lionel Messi dragged Argentina from 2-0 down to beat Egypt, while Switzerland ended Colombia’s tournament on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.

With Messi chasing more history and Switzerland producing the most unlikely run to the last eight, BetVictor are offering new customers the chance to grab £30 in free bets plus a 100% Boost Token. Simply sign up via our link, opt in and place a £10 qualifying bet – your free bets will start landing as soon as it settles.

Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina are becoming the tournament’s great entertainers, though probably not in the way their fans would prefer. For the third time in five games they came from behind – trailing 2-0 with 11 minutes to play against an Egypt side that had never previously won a knockout match – before producing a stoppage-time winner that had Messi in tears at the final whistle. 

The 39-year-old has now scored eight tournament goals and 21 across his World Cup career, becoming the first player in history to score in six successive knockout matches. He also became the first to miss two penalties in the same tournament, yet somehow that barely registers as a footnote.

Switzerland’s victory over Colombia was a different kind of drama – goalless after 120 minutes, settled by Ruben Vargas’s decisive penalty after Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernández’s effort and Davinson Sánchez hit the crossbar. Kobel was the undisputed hero of the night.

It was also notable for the absence of soon-to-be Newcastle United man Johan Manzambi, who sustained a knee injury in training the day before the game and missed entirely – a devastating blow for a player who had five goal involvements in four appearances before his injury.

Net even more value with BetVictor

Follow our link to BetVictor and register as a new customer, then claim your package in four simple steps:

• Opt in to the promotion before placing your qualifying bet
• Deposit £10 or more and place a first bet of £10+ on any Football market at odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater
• On settlement, you’ll receive a £5 Football Acca, a £5 Bet Builder and a £5 Lucky Dip free bet instantly, plus a 100% Boost Token (Football Acca, 3+ selections, max £10 stake)
• 24 hours later: a £10 Football Acca and a further £5 Bet Builder free bet will land in your account

A superb boost ahead of a quarter-final where Messi’s relentless pursuit of glory meets a Switzerland side defying all expectations – and their own injury list.

Messi’s unstoppable form to end Switzerland’s dream run

The numbers around Messi at this tournament have moved beyond statistics into something else entirely – eight goals, 21 career World Cup goals, scoring in every single game while simultaneously missing two penalties.

Argentina’s route to the quarter-finals has been chaotic, breathless and completely unsustainable – and yet they keep finding a way. Scaloni’s side have scored in the final 12 minutes of four of their five games. When it comes to the crunch, Messi delivers.

Switzerland face a monumental task without Manzambi. Breel Embolo and Vargas have contributed goals throughout, and Kobel’s shot-stopping has been outstanding, but their creative spark is absent. Granit Xhaka’s experience and Remo Freuler’s organisation in midfield will keep Switzerland compact, and Kobel gives them a chance in any game – but Argentina’s attacking variety and grit make this a different level to anything they have faced.

• Argentina to win
• Messi to score anytime

Messi has scored in every game at this tournament and scored in six consecutive World Cup knockout matches. Switzerland are without their best player and face a man who simply does not know how to stop finding the net.

Understanding the offer

To claim this top-class BetVictor offer, follow these steps:

1. Register as a new BetVictor customer ahead of Argentina vs Switzerland (18+, UK only)
2. Opt in to the promotion before placing your qualifying bet
3. Deposit £10 or more and place a single £10 bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) within 7 days

Once your bet settles, you’ll receive:

• £5 Football Acca Free Bet (2+ Selections)
• £5 Football Bet Builder Free Bet (3+ Selections)
• £5 Football Lucky Dip Free Bet
• 100% Boost Token – Any Football ACCA (3+ selections) (£10 max stake)
  Credited 24hs after settlement of your qualifying bet: 
• £10 Football Acca Free Bet (2+ Selections)
• £5 Football Bet Builder Free Bet (3+ Selections)
• All free bets expire 7 days after being credited

Key terms and conditions of this BetVictor offer

✅ Qualifying bet must be placed within 7 days of registration.
✅ Minimum odds of evens (2.0) apply.
✅ Free bets expire 7 days after being credited.
✅ Free bets must be placed at odds of evens or higher.
✅ Void, cashed out or unsettled bets do not qualify.
✅ One offer per customer, household and IP address.

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