Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time during the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal. The victory sets up a semi-final match against England.
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Julian Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute, before Lautaro Martinez added a late third.
Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Kansas City, Missouri on Jul 11, 2026. (Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann)
KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Saturday (Jul 11), setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.
Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister's opener.
Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye, but minutes later disaster struck when Embolo was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for simulation.
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