Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez added a late goal as Argentina extended its World Cup unbeaten streak to 12 matches.
- On Saturday, July 11, 2026, defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Kansas City Stadium, advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
- Alexis Mac Allister's 10th-minute header gave Argentina an early lead, but Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th minute before a VAR review led to Embolo's red card.
- Switzerland coach Murat Yakin called Embolo's dismissal for simulation "unacceptable," arguing FIFA's mistaken identity protocol unfairly penalized his team during a critical moment.
- Argentina will face England in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, July 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta after England defeated Norway 2-1 on Saturday.
- The victory extends Argentina's unbeaten streak to 12 World Cup matches while keeping alive their bid to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1962.
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The Argentines will continue to defend the title of the world's champions in the semi-finals.
Argentina trembles with a 3-1 win after extension against Switzerland in the World Cup semi-finals. All goals and highlights of the game can be seen here in the video.
World Cup 2026 Argentina Beat Switzerland 3-1 in Extra Time
ARGENTINA · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Argentina: The champions beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the semi-finals in Kansas City. —Scorers: Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck; Dan Ndoye replied for Switzerland. —Messi: Lionel Messi set up the opening goal with a corner. —Another scare: It was […] The post World Cup 2026 Argentina Beat Switzerland 3-1 in Extra Time appeared first on The Rio Times.
The fourth final against Switzerland ended 3-1, and after the extras, and in the semifinal will be Argentina-England
Argentina can already say that it is back to semifinal after winning Switzerland at quarter-finals at the 2026 World Cup.
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