Argentina Reach FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with 3–1 Extra-Time Victory Over Switzerland

Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Switzerland 3–1 following extra time in a thrilling quarter-final encounter.

Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed home from a Lionel Messi corner. Switzerland responded in the 67th minute, with Dan Ndoye finding the equalizer to level the match at 1–1.

The game took another turn in the 72nd minute when Swiss forward Breel Embolo was shown a red card, reducing Switzerland to ten men. Despite Argentina’s pressure, no further goals were scored in regular time, sending the match into extra time.

In the 112th minute, Julián Álvarez restored Argentina’s lead with a brilliant finish. Then, in 120+1 minutes, Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory by scoring Argentina’s third goal. Messi also played a crucial role by providing the assist for the opening goal, adding another important contribution to his World Cup campaign.

With this 3–1 victory, Argentina kept alive their hopes of defending the World Cup title and advanced to the semi-finals, where they will face England in a highly anticipated clash.