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Argentina edges Switzerland in World Cup 2026 quarter-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Argentina edges Switzerland in World Cup 2026 quarter-finals

Summary

Argentina secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a 120-minute match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring by heading in a corner from Lionel Messi in the first half, but Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the second half. The game took a pivotal turn when Swiss forward Breel Embolo received a second yellow card. Despite the man advantage, Argentina struggled to find their rhythm until Julián Álvarez scored in the 111th minute. Lautaro Martínez added a second goal just before the final whistle.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina wins after a 120-minute quarter-final match.
•Mac Allister and Álvarez were key in Argentina's scoring.
•Embolo's red card shifted the dynamic of the match.
•The match took place at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026.

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What they're saying

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It was ugly. It was exhausting. But in the end, the world champions did what they always seem to do.Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a brutal 120-minute scrap ...
— Yahoo Sports

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