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Alvarez's extra-time goal secures Argentina's spot in World Cup semi-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Alvarez's extra-time goal secures Argentina's spot in World Cup semi-finals

Summary

Julián Alvarez's striking goal in extra time helped Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in a World Cup quarter-final match on July 12, 2026. The victory marked a significant moment for the team, as Lionel Messi did not score for the first time in the tournament. Argentina overcame challenges in earlier matches, narrowly winning against Cape Verde and Egypt, setting up a semi-final clash with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Alvarez expressed determination to pursue back-to-back titles.

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•Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 on July 12, 2026.
•Julián Alvarez scored a key extra-time goal.
•Lionel Messi did not score for the first time this tournament.
•The semi-final against England is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta.
•Argentina previously won close matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.

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8:33 AMYahoo Sports — 'Go all out for it' - Alvarez shows Argentina are not a one-man show

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Julián Alvarez vowed to help lead Argentina all the way again after his goal of the tournament contender downed the Swiss and set up a World Cup semi-final with England. For the first time in the 2026 edition, Lionel Messi failed to score for the holders, but Alvarez still had a spark of magic in extra-time when he curled the ball into the top corner of the net from 20 metres.
— Yahoo Sports

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