Argentina Shines in Extra Time to Defeat Switzerland 3-1, Securing World Cup Semifinal Spot

Defending champions Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a grueling 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland on Saturday night.

The Albiceleste struck early in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister powered home a header from a well-executed corner kick. Argentina dominated initial possession, but Switzerland responded with disciplined resilience. In the 67th minute, Dan Ndoye capitalized on a defensive lapse to smash home the equalizer, shifting momentum to the Swiss side.

The match turned chaotic five minutes later when Swiss forward Breel Embolo received a second yellow card, leaving his team with ten men. Despite the disadvantage, Switzerland fought heroically to push the game into extra time.

Argentina’s relentless pressure finally broke the deadlock in the 112th minute. Julián Álvarez found space inside the box and clinically slotted the ball past the Swiss goalkeeper. As Switzerland pushed everyone forward in a desperate final attempt, Lautaro Martínez sealed the 3-1 victory with a devastating counter-attack goal in the 120th minute.

Argentina now marches into the semifinals, where they will face England in a highly anticipated heavyweight clash.