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.
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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.
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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.
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Semifinal Matchup
With the quarterfinal win, Argentina will face England in the semifinal round of the tournament.
