Defending champions Argentina secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in an entertaining quarter-final that was decided after extra time.
Argentina took the lead early through Alexis Mac Allister, but Switzerland fought back in the second half as Dan Ndoye equalised to keep their hopes alive. The match took another twist when Swiss striker Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, reducing his side to 10 men.
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Despite Switzerland’s determined defending, Argentina made their numerical advantage count in extra time. Julián Álvarez produced a superb strike to restore his side’s lead before Lautaro Martínez added a late goal to seal a 3-1 victory and end Switzerland’s impressive World Cup campaign.
The victory keeps Argentina’s dream of retaining the World Cup alive and sets up a blockbuster semi-final clash against England, who defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the other quarter-final.
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