Argentina Defeat Switzerland in Extra Time and Advance to Semifinals

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, after the regular time ended 1-1. The match, played at Kansas City Stadium, saw Argentina take the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Mac Allister.Switzerland equalized in the 67th minute with a goal from Ndoye. However, in the 72nd minute, Embolo was sent off, leaving Switzerland with 10 players. The match went into extra time, and Argentina won 3-1 with goals from Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.Argentina's star player Lionel Messi did not score in this match. Messi holds the record for the most goals in World Cup history. The semifinal match will be played on Wednesday, July 15th at 22:00 TSİ at Atlanta Stadium.