Argentina has advanced to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 following a quarter-final match in extra time, which took place in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Argentina has advanced to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 following a quarter-final match in extra time, which took place in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Argentina first took the lead in the tenth minute thanks to a goal by Alexis Mac Allister. In the 67th minute, Dan Ndoye scored an equalizer for Switzerland.
In the 72nd minute, Switzerland was reduced to ten men. After review by the assistant referee, the initial warning shown to Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes was overturned, and instead, Swiss forward Bril Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation, leading to his sending off.
Argentina secured the victory in extra time through goals from Julián Álvarez, who scored in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martínez, who added the third goal in stoppage time of the first period of extra time.
The current world champions will face England in the semi-finals on July 15. Argentina is a three-time World Cup winner and the reigning champion. For Switzerland, reaching the quarter-finals was the best result in the World Cup since 1954; previously, the team had reached the quarter-finals in the 1934 and 1938 World Cups.
In the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, the match between Argentina and Switzerland took place on July 12th. The game was held at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City. A victory in this confrontation will allow the team to advance to the semi-finals, where they will meet England on July 16th. The first semi-final is scheduled for July 15th between Spain and France.
Currently, Argentina is leading 1-0. The goal was scored by Alex Mac Allister in the 10th minute of the match, taking advantage of a superb pass from Lionel Messi.
Argentina demonstrated strong play in the group stage, defeating Austria, Jordan, and Algeria, which earned them first place in Group J. In the Round of 32, the team faced stiff resistance from Cape Verde but managed to win 3-2 in extra time. Furthermore, in the preliminary quarter-final, Argentina recovered from two goals against Egypt, winning the match 3-2.
Switzerland finished first in Group B, beating Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and drawing with Qatar. In the Round of 32, Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0. Then, in a penalty shootout, Switzerland qualified for the quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3, for the first time in 72 years.
Argentina's starting lineup included Emiliano Martínez, Nualel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Lionel Messi (captain), and Julián Álvarez. Switzerland's starting lineup consisted of Gregor Kobel (goalkeeper); Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Denis Zakaria, Ricardo Rodríguez, Granit Xhaka (captain), Remo Freiler, Ghibrilso, Dan Ndoye, Fabian Rider, and Bril Embolo.
In the quarter-final, England beat Norway 2-1. The match initially ended in a 1-1 draw, but England won in extra time. Jude Bellingham was the hero of England's victory, scoring two goals.
