Argentina Beat 10-Man Switzerland 3-1 After Extra Time, Set Up World Cup Semifinal Against England

Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a 3-1 extra-time victory over 10-man Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.

Argentina took an early lead in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed home a Lionel Messi cross. Switzerland fought back and deservedly equalised in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye.

The match took a dramatic turn in the 72nd minute when Swiss striker Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation. Following a VAR review under FIFA's new "mistaken identity" rule, the referee overturned an earlier booking for Argentina's Leandro Paredes and instead cautioned Embolo, resulting in his dismissal.

Despite creating several chances, Argentina could not find the winner in normal time, forcing the match into extra time. Julián Álvarez broke the deadlock in the 112th minute with a stunning long-range strike into the top corner. Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory deep into stoppage time after a swift counterattack.

Argentina will now face England in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, while Spain and France will contest the other semifinal.

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