World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET): Julian Alvarez scores stunner to set up blockbuster semi-final vs England

Julian Alvarez scored an extra-time stunner as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 and set up a mouth-watering World Cup semi-final clash with England. <p>Lionel Messi and Co will face the Three Lions in Atlanta on Wednesday at 8pm UK time, with a place in the final against either France or Spain on the line.</p><p>It will be the first competitive meeting between the nations in 24 years.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/argentina-vs-switzerland/549865">As it happened</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/argentina-vs-switzerland/teams/549865">Teams</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/argentina-vs-switzerland/stats/549865">Stats</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/13556636/world-cup-2026-bracket-and-knockout-fixtures-whos-facing-who-in-the-last-32-and-route-to-final">Knockout bracket</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/13481245/world-cup-2026-fixture-schedule-and-uk-kick-off-times-day-by-day-breakdown-of-all-104-matches-including-england-scotland"><strong>World Cup day-by-day schedule</strong></a><strong> | Latest: </strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13509050/world-cup-2026-news-and-live-updates-usa-canada-and-mexico-build-up-plus-latest-on-trump-tickets-and-fans" target="_blank"><strong>World Cup</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/WCfollow" target="_blank">Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App</a></strong></li></ul><p>Despite Switzerland's positive start in Kansas City, they only had themselves to blame when they fell behind inside 10 minutes.