Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup for the second consecutive tournament with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in overtime at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday night. Argentina Beat Switzerland 3-1
Alexis Mac Allister put Argentina ahead in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye equalised for Switzerland in the 67th minute to send the match into extra time. And with Switzerland down to 10 men, Julian Alvarez scored one of the goals of the tournament, a thunderbolt from outside the box in the 112th minute, before Lautaro Martinez made it 2-0 in the 120th minute.
Argentina will play England in the semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with kickoff at 3 PM ET.
How the Goals Were Made
Argentina got off to the best start when Alexis Mac
Allister surged forward from midfield in the 10th minute and sent a composed low effort beyond Gregor Kobel. The intention seemed to provide Argentina a comfortable evening, but once again, Scaloni’s team found a way of making things unnecessarily difficult.
Their equaliser came in the 67th minute with RB Leipzig winger Dan Ndoye scoring after a quick Swiss counter-attack left Argentina’s defence out of position.
The goal was what Switzerland earned following a disciplined and resolute second-half performance that vexed the reigning champions all through.
With the score equal after 90 minutes, extra time was needed for the third successive knockout encounter in which Argentina have needed additional time to see off their opponents.
Alvarez Goal of the Year
The goal by Julian Alvarez in the 112th minute was the turning point of the match. The Manchester City striker collected the ball way out of the penalty area on the left side of the field and unleashed a thunderbolt that blasted past Gregor Kobel at the far post in an instant classic that will go down as one of the best goals of this whole World Cup. Argentina Beat Switzerland 3-1
The context gave the goal all the more significance. Alvarez has been nursing an ankle ailment throughout the tournament and played irregularly, but his influence off the bench and in added time has been tremendous.
VAR Drama & Red Card for Switzerland
Switzerland were reduced to 10 men late in extra time following a VAR review that sparked plenty of debate. The Swiss could not answer as Lautaro Martinez sealed Argentina’s place in the semifinals with the third goal in the 120th minute, ending Switzerland’s amazing run.
Argentina’s amazing resilience
This result completes an outstanding run for Argentina in this knockout competition.
They were down against Cape Verde when they needed extra time, they came back from 2-0 down against Egypt, and now they survived a Swiss equaliser to win again in extra time. In each case, the defending champions found a way through.
Lionel Messi, who couldn’t find the net on Saturday night, stays on eight goals in the Golden Boot race, level with Kylian Mbappe. The semifinal against England presents another opportunity to increase that total. Argentina Beat Switzerland 3-1
FULL TIME: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)
Goals: 10’ ARG Mac Allister 67’ SUI Ndoye 112’ ET ARG Alvarez 120+1’ ET ARG L. Martinez
Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Next Match: vs. England, Semifinal, July 15, Atlanta, 3 PM ET
(FAQs)
1. What happened in the Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup 2026 match?
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal. After a tense 1-1 battle in regular time, Julian Alvarez scored a sensational extra-time golazo to help Argentina secure a place in the semifinals.
2. Where can I read the latest Argentina vs Switzerland news?
You can find the latest Argentina vs Switzerland news on official FIFA coverage, major sports outlets, and your article covering the quarterfinal highlights, goals, player ratings, and post-match reactions.
3. Was the Argentina vs Switzerland match decided in extra time?
Yes. The match was level after 90 minutes, forcing extra time, where Argentina scored twice to claim a dramatic 3-1 victory.
4. Who scored for Argentina against Switzerland?
Argentina’s goals included a stunning extra-time strike from Julian Alvarez, whose brilliant finish proved to be the match-winner. Argentina added another goal late in extra time to seal the victory.
5. Where can I follow Argentina vs Switzerland live news and updates?
For Argentina vs Switzerland live news, fans can follow FIFA’s official match center, live score apps, and trusted sports news websites offering minute-by-minute updates, lineups, and post-match analysis.
6. Who will Argentina face in the World Cup 2026 semifinal?
After defeating Switzerland, Argentina advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, where they will face England in a blockbuster clash for a place in the final.
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