Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: World Cup quarter-final score, lineups, commentary & updates
Argentina defeated Switzerland in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final match following an extra-time goal by Julian Alvarez. The match was marked by a controversial red card for Swiss striker Breel Embolo after a VAR review for simulation.
Why it matters
The result sets up a high-profile semi-final match between Argentina and England in the ongoing World Cup tournament.
Figure caption, Argentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland
Argentina will face England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Switzerland in sweltering Kansas City.
Julian Alvarez settled a controversial match in extra time with a moment of brilliance, curling an unstoppable 25-yard effort past Swiss keeper Gregor Kobel to set up the meeting with Thomas Tuchel's side – a match that will be shown live on the BBC .
It was heartbreak for Switzerland, who had defended valiantly after being reduced to 10 men during the second half in dramatic circumstances.
Star striker Breel Embolo was dramatically given a second yellow card for diving following a video assistant referee review.
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