2026 WC: Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up England tie
Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up an England tie in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory in sweltering Kansas City. Julian Alvarez settled a controversial match in extra time, curling an unstoppable 25-yard effort past Swiss keeper Gregor Kobel.
Switzerland had defended valiantly after being reduced to 10 men during the second half when striker Breel Embolo was given a second yellow card for diving following a video assistant referee review. Embolo had initially appeared to be fouled by Leandro Paredes, who was booked, but the referee was called by VAR to check under the mistaken identity rule, with the replay showing the Swiss player had simulated contact. The Paredes booking was quashed, and Embolo was sent off. Alexis Mac Allister had flicked home Lionel Messi's corner after 10 minutes for Argentina, but Dan Ndoye struck after 67 minutes for Switzerland.
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Argentina and Switzerland faced off in a dramatic World Cup quarter-final match in Kansas City. The outcome of this intense encounter would
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