Alvarez scores as Argentina edges Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals during extra time on July 12. Julian Alvarez scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute, giving Argentina a boost after Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half. Prior to this match, Argentina had faced tough contests, including a 3-2 win over Cape Verde and a late comeback victory against Egypt. Next, Argentina will face England in the semi-finals on July 15.
- •Alvarez’s goal came in the 112th minute against Switzerland.
- •Embolo received a second yellow card prior to Argentina's breakthrough.
- •Argentina previously won 3-2 against Cape Verde and Egypt.
- •They will meet England in the semi-finals on July 15.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
"Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals following extra-time on Saturday.The win follows a gruelling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde in extra-time in the last 32 and an astonishing late comeback to beat Egypt for another 3-2 win.
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