Argentina sink Switzerland to set up England semi
Argentina outlasted Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals at Kansas City Stadium in extra time. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time to secure the win. Lionel Scaloni's side, who were at a numerical advantage for almost 50 minutes, will now face England in the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
Alexis Mac Allister headed in a corner from Lionel Messi for Argentina's first goal. Emiliano Martinez saved a shot from Breel Embolo to keep Argentina ahead. Nahuel Molina dragged a shot wide shortly into the second half. Dan Ndoye scored for Switzerland, after having one attempt blocked by Lisandro Martinez and another saved by Emiliano Martinez. Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute after collecting his second yellow card for simulation. Messi almost scored in normal time, curling the ball narrowly wide. Thiago Almada clipped the outside of Gregor Kobel's post at the start of extra time.
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Argentina and Switzerland faced off in a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match that went into extra time. The outcome of this intense battle would
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