Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals at Kansas City Stadium to book a semi-final clash against England. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead with a header from Lionel Messi’s corner.
Switzerland fought back in the second half as Dan Ndoye equalised, but Breel Embolo’s red card in the 72nd minute shifted momentum. Julian Alvarez restored Argentina’s advantage in extra time before Lautaro Martinez sealed victory with a rebound finish.
The win also extended Argentina’s scoring streak to 15 consecutive World Cup matches, underlining their impressive tournament consistency.