Argentina vs Switzerland Stats: World Cup Quarter-Final - LIVE
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals after a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, featuring goals from Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez. The match was marked by a red card for Switzerland's Breel Embolo following a VAR review for simulation.
Why it matters
The result sets up a high-profile semifinal clash between Argentina and England, impacting the trajectory of the tournament.
Argentina booked their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup after getting the better of Switzerland , who had Breel Embolo sent off.
Argentina will play England for a spot in the World Cup final after Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez ‘s extra-time goals earned a 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland.
Alexis Mac Allister had given Argentina an early lead before Dan Ndoye hauled his team level just before the hour, only for Switzerland to see Breel Embolo sent off for simulation.
Switzerland defended stoutly to force extra-time, and just when penalties were looming, Alvarez and Martínez struck twice in nine minutes to send Argentina into the semi-finals.
Having flicked a headed effort just wide moments earlier, Mac Allister put Argentina in front in the 10th minute when he glanced Lionel Messi ‘s teasing corner from the left-hand side past Gregor Kobel and into the bottom-right corner.
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