Argentina advances to World Cup semis after Switzerland's red card controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in their World Cup quarterfinal match held on July 12, 2026. Key moments included Switzerland's Breel Embolo receiving a controversial red card for simulation shortly after Switzerland equalized. The decision ignited debate among soccer commentators and fans, as it shifted the momentum of the match. With this result, Argentina sets up a semifinal clash against England next Wednesday.
- •Switzerland's Breel Embolo ejected for simulation in the 69th minute.
- •Game tied 1-1 before Embolo's red card changed momentum.
- •Argentina will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday.
- •Match marked by controversy over officiating and VAR decisions.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Switzerland's well-earned reward for acting is ejection from game and elimination from World Cup
"Switzerland striker Breel Embolo delivered some convincing acting, but this wasn't a Broadway play. This was the World Cup. And with video review now so prominent in the sport, that gets you punished, not rewarded.
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