Argentina defeats Switzerland 3-1 to advance in World Cup; Martínez shines

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Argentina defeats Switzerland 3-1 to advance in World Cup; Martínez shines
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Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, progressing to the World Cup semi-finals. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring, followed by a goal from Dan Ndoye. Switzerland's Breel Embolo received a red card after a VAR review. Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez secured the win for Argentina in extra time. Lisandro Martínez's performance garnered significant praise, highlighting his defensive skills and playmaking ability throughout the match.

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  • Argentina wins 3-1 against Switzerland after extra time on July 12.
  • Red card issued to Breel Embolo for Switzerland in the match.
  • Lisandro Martínez received accolades for his strong defensive performance.
  • Argentina will compete against England in the upcoming semi-final.
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  • 10:10 AMYahoo SportsArgentine media react to Lisandro Martinez’s performance against Switzerland: “Trouble free”
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On Sunday morning, Argentina overcame 10‑man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.Alexis Mac Allister struck early, before Dan Ndoye levelled. Breel Embolo was then shown a red card after a VAR review. ...

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