Julián Álvarez sent defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with an extra-time goal against Switzerland.

Lionel Messi lost his cool at the referee during Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarter-final clash at Kanas. Messi had a heated chat with João Pinheia which went viral on social media.

Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute of Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. The game is tied 1-1.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to keep his recent lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland

Lionel Messi and Co set up a semi-final showdown with England after their extra-time heroics sent them past Switzerland

Argentina survived another grueling knockout game at the 2026 World Cup, outlasting an undermanned Switzerland side in extra time to walk away with a 3–1 victory in the quarterfinals. La Albiceleste nearly saw its title defense ended by Cabo Verde in the round of 32 and then again by Egypt in the round of 16.

Argentina needed extra time to get past Switzerland. Julian Alvarez struck in the 112th minute, then Lautaro Martinez added a late goal.

First Half_1, Argentina, Mac Allister, (Messi), 10th minute. Second Half_2, Switzerland, Ndoye, (Rodriguez), 67th. First Overtime_None. Second Overtime_3, Argentina, Alvarez, (Lopez), 112th; 4, Argentina, Martinez, 120th+1. Goalies_Switzerland, Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller; Argentina, Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli. Yellow Cards_Embolo, Switzerland, 44th; Almada, Argentina, 97th; Martinez, Argentina, 98th; Lopez, Argentina, 114th. Referee_Joao Pedro Pinheiro. Assistant Referees_Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus, Luciano Maia, Guillermo Pacheco Larios. 4th Official_Drew Fischer.