Defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to seal their spot in the last four of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, where Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina a first-half lead before Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye levelled in the second half.
Until Swiss player Breel Embolo received a red card, they were clearly the better side.
Breel Embolo is the fourth player on record to receive a second yellow card for simulation in the FIFA World Cup and the first since Asamoah Gyan for Ghana versus Brazil in 2006. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Switzerland continued defending with great resilience against the defending champions.
However, late goals in the second half of extra time powered Argentina to a 3-1 victory to book their semi-final clash against England.
Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez ensured La Albiceleste a spot in the final four with back-to-back goals.
Argentina defeated France in the final four years ago at Qatar 2022, while Switzerland has only once reached the final but is yet to lift the trophy. Switzerland, with its strong focus on defensive football, gave the defending champions a run for their money.
Argentina found it immensely difficult to score despite playing all-out attacking football.
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