Argentina edges Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach World Cup semifinals
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Argentina qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time on July 12. Lionel Messi set up Mac Allister for the opening goal early in the match, which saw Argentina later equalized against in the second half. A red card for Switzerland shifted the momentum back to Argentina, culminating in Julián Álvarez scoring a goal in extra time. Lautaro Martínez added a second late in stoppage time, securing Argentina's spot in the semis. The final four teams will see four past champions competing, with Argentina set to face England.
- •Match occurred on July 12 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- •Messi assisted Mac Allister for Argentina's first goal.
- •Switzerland equalized in the second half.
- •Argentina scored twice in extra time to secure the win.
- •Argentina will face England in the semifinals.
- 5:01 AMESPN — Argentina survive again to book England semifinal
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — 📹 Worldie saves it in extra time, and Argentina face England in semi
"Late on Saturday night (11), already in the early hours of Sunday (12), Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time and qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match was not exact...
"Julián Álvarez sent defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with an extra-time goal against Switzerland.
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External links- ESPNJul 12, 2026, 5:01 AMArgentina survive again to book England semifinal
Julián Álvarez sent defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with an extra-time goal against Switzerland.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 3:45 AM📹 Worldie saves it in extra time, and Argentina face England in semi
Late on Saturday night (11), already in the early hours of Sunday (12), Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time and qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match was not exact...
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