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Lionel Messi assists as Argentina advances past Switzerland in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:19 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Lionel Messi assists as Argentina advances past Switzerland in World Cup

Summary

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 on July 11 in a World Cup quarterfinal match. Lionel Messi's scoring streak ended, but he provided a key assist in the 10th minute, helping Alexis Mac Allister score. After Switzerland equalized in the 67th minute, Argentina secured the win with goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez in extra time. Argentina will face England in the semifinals on July 14.

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By the Numbers

•Messi assists Mac Allister for Argentina's first goal
•Switzerland equalizes in the 67th minute
•Alvarez scores in the 112th minute to regain lead
•Lautaro Martinez adds a goal for Argentina
•Next match is against England in the semifinals

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4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi had his World Cup scoring streak snapped by Switzerland on Saturday night, but the co-leader with France's Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot nevertheless found his way to leave his mark with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory. The game was only in the 10th minute when Messi — who needed some help from a trainer after a blow near his right eye in the second half — helped to earn a corner kick with some nifty footwork. From there, the Inter Miami star delivered a perfect ball into the box, and Alexis Mac Allister was there to head it home for a 1-0 lead.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE SKRETTA

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