Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, setting up a semifinal clash with England.
Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez scored for Argentina, while Dan Ndoye scored for Switzerland. Switzerland played the entire extra time with 10 men.
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The defending champions advanced to the final four following a dramatic extra-time victory at the Kansas City Stadium in Missouri.
Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 9th minute, assisted by Lionel Messi. The Swiss equalized in the 66th minute through a goal by Dan Ndoye.
The pivotal moment of the match arrived shortly after, when Swiss forward Breel Embolo was sent off with a red card for simulation following a contentious VAR decision.
Mac Allister came close to heading in a late winner in normal time but could not hit the target after good work from Nico González before Messi worked the ball onto his right foot and bent an attempt narrowly wide, with extra-time needed.
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Capitalizing on their one-man advantage during extra time, Álvarez reclaimed the lead for Argentina with a stunning strike in the 112th minute before Martínez scored another goal to make it 3-1.
Lionel Scaloni’s side will now face England, who also needed extra time to beat Norway, on July 15.
