Argentina advances to World Cup semi-finals after extra-time victory over Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Argentina in the 10th minute, with Dan Ndoye equalizing for Switzerland in the 67th. Switzerland faced a setback when Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute due to a second yellow card for simulation. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel kept Switzerland competitive with key saves, but Julian Alvarez's goal in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martinez's contribution in stoppage time secured Argentina's win. Argentina will face England in the semi-finals, following England's extra-time victory over Norway.
- •Argentina wins 3-1 against Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
- •Mac Allister scores first goal for Argentina in the 10th minute.
- •Ndoye equalizes for Switzerland in the 67th minute.
- •Embolo sent off in the 72nd minute for simulation.
- •Argentina to play England in the semi-finals.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina beat Switzerland after extra time to reach World Cup semis
- 4:35 AMBBC Sport — Argentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland
"Title holders Argentina have made it to the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win after extra time against 10-man Switzerland on Saturday. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th.
"Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.
"Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final with England after scoring twice in extra-time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:02 AMArgentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal
Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:03 AMArgentina beat Switzerland after extra time to reach World Cup semis
Title holders Argentina have made it to the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win after extra time against 10-man Switzerland on Saturday. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 4:35 AMArgentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland
Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final with England after scoring twice in extra-time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City.
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