Argentina advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 following extra time in their quarter-final on 12 July 2026. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead before Dan Ndoye equalised in the second half. Extra-time goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez secured Argentina’s place in the last four.
Argentina secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time in a hard-fought quarter-final played on 12 July 2026.
The defending champions took the lead in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed home from close range. Switzerland gradually worked their way back into the contest and equalised in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, ensuring the match remained finely balanced.
Switzerland’s task became more difficult in the 72nd minute when Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card following a VAR review. Despite being reduced to 10 players, Switzerland held Argentina through the remainder of normal time and forced the match into extra time.
Argentina eventually made their numerical advantage count. Julián Álvarez restored the lead in the 112th minute with a long-range finish before Lautaro Martínez added a third goal deep into stoppage time at the end of extra time, sealing a 3-1 victory.
The result sends Argentina into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, while Switzerland’s tournament ended at the quarter-final stage after an impressive campaign.
- Alexis Mac Allister scored Argentina’s opening goal in the 10th minute.
- Dan Ndoye equalised for Switzerland in the 67th minute.
- Julián Álvarez scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute.
- Lautaro Martínez added Argentina’s third goal in the 121st minute.
- Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute after receiving a second yellow card.
Switzerland’s red card proved to be the decisive moment of the contest. Although they defended resiliently to force extra time, Argentina eventually capitalised on the numerical advantage with two late goals to secure progression.
Match Statistics
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarter-final
- Date: 12 July 2026
- Result: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (After Extra Time)
- Half-time: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
- Goals:
- Alexis Mac Allister 10′
- Dan Ndoye 67′
- Julián Álvarez 112′
- Lautaro Martínez 121′
- Red Card: Breel Embolo (Second Yellow) 72′
- Outcome: Argentina advanced to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.