Argentina defeated Switzerland 3–1 after extra time
Argentina started with high intensity, breaking the deadlock early in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed home from a Lionel Messi corner. The reigning champions controlled the first half, keeping the Swiss attack largely quiet.
The second half brought a ferocious Swiss resurgence. In the 67th minute, Dan Ndoye combined beautifully with Ricardo Rodríguez to slip a right-footed shot past Emiliano Martínez. The game turned chaotic just minutes later when Swiss forward Breel Embolo received a controversial second yellow card for simulation following a prolonged VAR review. Despite being down to 10 men, Switzerland’s disciplined defense and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel held off a late Argentine onslaught to force extra time
Argentina's numerical superiority finally paid off in the second half of extra time. In the 112th minute, Julián Álvarez unleashed a spectacular curling effort from 25 yards out into the top far corner to break the deadlock. With Switzerland pushing forward in desperation, substitute Lautaro Martínez put the match to bed in the 120th minute, tapping home an assist from José Manuel López to secure Argentina's spot in the semifinals
| Key Team Statistics | Argentina | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3 | 1 |
| Shots (On Goal) | 23 (7) | 13 (5) |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Passing Accuracy | 88% | 84% |
| Fouls Committed | 14 | 18 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
With this victory, Argentina advances to the semifinals where they will face England.
