2026 World Cup: summary, goals and result of Argentina - Switzerland (3-1)

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Argentina has booked its place in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Switzerland on Saturday night, in a match that lived up to all expectations.

Played at Kansas City Stadium, this quarter-final delivered pure football drama. La Albiceleste struck early, with Alexis Mac Allister opening the scoring in the 10th minute.

Switzerland responded in the second half, as Dan Ndoye netted the equalizer in the 67th minute, only for the Swiss to go down to ten men after Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute.

With the numerical advantage, Lionel Scaloni’s men seized control in extra time. Julián Álvarez put Argentina back in front in the 112th minute, before Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal at 120+1.

This win sends Argentina into the final four of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face England in the semi-finals. The Three Lions punched their ticket by edging Norway 2-1 after extra time.

Summary and goals: Argentina - Switzerland (3-1)

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