Argentina needed extra time to see off a gritty Switzerland side in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, eventually winning 3-1 to set up a semi-final meeting with England.
Alexis Mac Allister broke the deadlock inside the first ten minutes, but Switzerland responded through Dan Ndoye’s 67th-minute strike to send the tie into extra time. Julian Alvarez restored Argentina’s lead in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martinez wrapped up the win with a goal deep into stoppage time at the end of extra time.
The victory extends Argentina’s remarkable run of scoring at least two goals in twelve straight World Cup matches, a new tournament record that surpasses the mark Uruguay set between 1930 and 1954. Lionel Messi continued to marshal the attack alongside Mac Allister, Alvarez and Martinez as Argentina’s front line dictated pace in a match that swung dramatically after Switzerland’s equalizer.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni’s side will now turn its attention to England in the semi-finals, a rematch of one of the tournament’s biggest remaining rivalries. Full match details and reaction to follow as VIRA Broadcasting continues its World Cup 2026 coverage.