Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 12, 2026.
Defending champion Argentina took an early lead in the 10th minute through Alexis Mac Allister.
Switzerland equalized in the 68th minute when Dan Ndoye finished a precise through ball from Ricardo Rodriguez.
The match turned in the 71st minute when Swiss forward Breel Embolo received a second yellow card.
Referee João Pedro Silva Pinheiro reviewed the VAR screen and determined Embolo had simulated a foul, resulting in a red card.
Despite playing with a man advantage, Argentina could not break the deadlock in regular time.
The breakthrough came in the 113th minute when Julián Álvarez curled a long-range shot into the net.
Lautaro Martínez sealed the 3-1 victory in the 121st minute, converting a rebound after Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel blocked an initial shot from T.
Almada.
Semifinal Matchup
With the quarterfinal win, Argentina will face England in the semifinal round of the tournament.
