Argentina 3–1 Switzerland — World Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Argentina overpower ten-man Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a World Cup quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium, with the score locked at 2-1 at the end of normal time before two late goals settled the contest. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 10th minute, finishing off a Lionel Messi assist to give Argentina an early lead they would carry into the break.
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Switzerland levelled through Dan Ndoye in the 67th minute, converting after a Ricardo Rodríguez assist to make it 1-1. Five minutes later Breel Embolo was sent off, leaving Switzerland to play the remainder of the match with ten men and shifting the balance firmly in Argentina's favour heading into extra time.
With the numerical advantage, Argentina eventually broke through again in the 112th minute when Julián Álvarez scored from a José López assist to restore the lead at 2-1. Lautaro Martínez added a third deep into added time, in the 120+1st minute, sealing a 3-1 win after extra time and sending Argentina through to the semi-finals.
Messi set up the opening goal for Mac Allister and finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.9, while Álvarez and Mac Allister both contributed a goal apiece with ratings of 7.7.
Argentina dominated possession at 59% to Switzerland's 41%, reflecting their control for long periods of the match.
Argentina beat Switzerland 3–1 (half-time 1–0).
Argentina met Switzerland in the World Cup (Quarter-finals). Kick-off was Sunday, 12 July 2026, 01:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium. Referee: Joao Pedro Pinheiro.
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Key moments
- 10' Goal: Alexis Mac Allister (assist: Lionel Messi) — 1–0 · Watch the goal
- 67' Goal: Dan Ndoye (assist: Ricardo Rodríguez) — 1–1 · Watch the goal
- 72' Red card: Breel Embolo
- 112' Goal: Julián Álvarez (assist: José López) — 2–1 · Watch the goal
- 120' Goal: Lautaro Martínez — 3–1 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Argentina (4-1-3-2)
Switzerland (4-2-3-1)
What the press said
💥🇦🇷 ARGENTINA BEAT SWITZERLAND AND FLY TO WORLD CUP SEMI FINALS! Who’s been your Man of the Match? https://t.co/1k2OTG4Mpg
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Argentina into the World Cup semi-finals after a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland. Julian Alvarez with a stunning winner. Breel Embolo sent off for a second yellow after a mistaken identity VAR check. Argentina face England on July 15 in Atlanta for a place in the final.🇦🇷 https://t.co/sad6xwf4UP
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About this match
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- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
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