Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach semis
AFP, Kansas City
Published: 12 Jul 2026, 09:58 AM
Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina controls the ball against Manuel Akanji #5 and Granit Xhaka #10 of Switzerland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: AFP
Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final against England as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel the reigning champions to a 3-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday.
Alvarez's curling shot and Martinez's tap-in settled a tense contest after Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring and Dan Ndoye equalised for the Swiss, who had Breel Embolo sent off in the second half.