Argentina have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in Kansas City. The defending champions weathered a Swiss equaliser before Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation, and Argentina eventually sealed the win to keep their title defence very much alive.
LiveLive Match: Argentina vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup 2026 QF — La Albiceleste Book Semifinal Place With 3-1 Extra-Time Victory
Argentina have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in Kansas City. The defending champions weathered a Swiss equaliser before Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation, and Argentina eventually sealed the win to keep their title defence very much alive.
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- 113:45 — Yellow Card for Argentina's José Manuel López
- 97:36 — Yellow Card: Lautaro Martínez
- 96:06 — Yellow Card: Almada Booked for Rough Foul
- 99:29 — Second Half Ends Level at 1-1
- 71:18 — Embolo Sent Off After VAR Upgrades Card for Simulation
124:01 — Second Half of Extra Time Concludes
The second half of extra time has drawn to a close. The final score reads Argentina 3, Switzerland 1.- Offside
122:40 — Vargas Caught Offside for Switzerland
Switzerland's Rubén Vargas is ruled offside, bringing their attack to a halt. - Corner
120:42 — Kobel Turns Away Almada's Effort
Thiago Almada of Argentina gets a right-footed attempt away from the centre of the box, but Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel gets down well to push it around the bottom left corner. The chance was crafted by Lautaro Martínez. - Corner
120:43 — Goal! Lautaro Martínez Fires Argentina 3-1 Ahead
Argentina surge 3-1 ahead! Lautaro Martínez capitalises on a rapid counter-attack, directing a right-footed finish from the centre of the penalty area into the bottom right corner. Photo: Soccer Football — FIFA World Cup 2026 — Quarter Final — Argentina v Switzerland — Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. — July 11, 2026. Lautaro Martínez beats Gregor Kobel to put Argentina three goals to one up. REUTERS/Albert Gea 120:05 — Fourth Official Signals Four Added Minutes
The fourth official has announced that four minutes of stoppage time will be appended to the end of extra time.- Offside
119:20 — Messi Flagged for Offside
Argentina's move breaks down as Lionel Messi is flagged for being in an offside position. - Corner
118:50 — Argentina Win a Corner Off Xhaka
Granit Xhaka gives away a corner kick, handing Argentina another set-piece chance. 118:49 — Messi's Strike Blocked
Lionel Messi lets fly with a left-footed effort from the centre of the box, only for it to be blocked before reaching the goal. Julián Alvarez had set up the opportunity.- Free Kick
117:45 — Jashari Earns Switzerland a Free Kick
Ardon Jashari draws a foul on the left flank, winning Switzerland a free kick in that area. - Free Kick
117:45 — López Penalised for Foul
Argentina's José Manuel López is penalised for a foul, surrendering the set piece to Switzerland. 116:05 — Delay Ends, Action Resumes
The stoppage is over and both sides are back on the pitch, ready to get going again.115:39 — Play Paused After Emiliano Martínez Injury
A temporary delay is called after Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez picks up an injury on the pitch.114:21 — Switzerland Sub: Vargas Comes On for Freuler
Switzerland make a substitution during extra time, sending Rubén Vargas on in place of Remo Freuler.- Yellow Card
113:45 — Yellow Card for Argentina's José Manuel López
The referee produces a yellow card and shows it to Argentina's José Manuel López. - Corner
111:41 — Goal! Julián Alvarez Puts Argentina Back in Front at 2-1
Argentina reclaim the advantage! Julián Alvarez thunders a right-footed drive from outside the box into the top right corner to make it 2-1. The goal came from an assist by José Manuel López. - Corner
111:27 — Kobel Denies Messi's Long-Range Effort
Lionel Messi tests Gregor Kobel with a left-footed strike from distance, but the Switzerland goalkeeper dives to his bottom left to keep it out. Thiago Almada had laid the chance on. - Free Kick
109:49 — Lautaro Martínez Wins a Free Kick
Lautaro Martínez draws a foul in Argentina's own defensive half, securing a free kick for his team. 109:14 — Substitution
Argentina are forced into a change as Leandro Paredes limps off with an injury, with José Manuel López coming on in his place.- Free Kick
109:49 — Akanji Concedes a Foul
Switzerland's Manuel Akanji is penalised after a foul on Argentina's Lautaro Martínez. - Free Kick
106:10 — Free Kick Won
Switzerland's Miro Muheim earns a free kick out on the left flank. - Free Kick
106:10 — Foul Committed
A foul is awarded against Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister. 105' — Second Half of Extra Time Under Way
The second period of extra time gets under way with the scoreline still locked at Argentina 1, Switzerland 1.105' — Substitution
Argentina make a defensive change, introducing Nicolás Otamendi in place of Cristian Romero.106:24 — First Half of Extra Time Over
The first half of extra time draws to a close with the two sides still level — Argentina 1, Switzerland 1.- Corner
106:14 — Romero Header Goes Wide
Cristian Romero gets his head to the ball from the centre of the area but steers it high and wide of the left post. The chance came via a Lionel Messi delivery from a corner kick. - Corner
105:50 — Corner Awarded to Argentina
Argentina win a corner kick, with Switzerland's Remo Freuler the player penalised for giving it away. 105:45 — Lisandro Shot Blocked
Lisandro Martínez unleashes a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, only to see it blocked. Gonzalo Montiel had set him up with a cross.105:05 — Added Time Signalled
The fourth official holds up the board indicating 1 minute of injury time will be added.104:46 — Jashari Fires Over
Ardon Jashari tries his luck with a left-footed effort from range but sends the ball sailing high and wide to the left. Zeki Amdouni was the provider.102:54 — Messi Attempt Blocked
Lionel Messi gets off a left-footed attempt from outside the box, but it is blocked.- Free Kick
101:44 — Messi Wins Free Kick
Lionel Messi draws a foul in the attacking half, picking up a free kick for Argentina. - Free Kick
101:44 — Amdouni Penalised
Switzerland's Zeki Amdouni is penalised for fouling an opponent. 98:48 — Xhaka Effort Clears the Bar
Granit Xhaka launches a left-footed effort from long range but sees the ball clear the crossbar. Ardon Jashari had created the opportunity.- Yellow Card
97:36 — Yellow Card: Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martínez is booked after committing a reckless challenge, picking up a yellow card. - Free Kick
97:31 — Foul by Lautaro
Lautaro Martínez brings down an opponent, giving away a free kick. - Free Kick
97:31 — Free Kick for Switzerland
Manuel Akanji wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half after being brought down. - Free Kick
97:04 — Foul by Akanji
Switzerland's Manuel Akanji is penalised for fouling an opponent. - Free Kick
97:04 — Free Kick Won by Lisandro Martínez
Lisandro Martínez earns Argentina a free kick in the defensive half after being fouled. - Yellow Card
96:06 — Yellow Card: Almada Booked for Rough Foul
Thiago Almada of Argentina is shown a yellow card by the referee after he commits a nasty foul on an opponent. - Free Kick
96:03 — Freuler Wins Free Kick on the Right for Switzerland
Remo Freuler earns a free kick for Switzerland out on the right flank. - Free Kick
96:03 — Almada Penalised for Foul
Argentina's Thiago Almada is penalised for an infringement, surrendering possession via a free kick. 95:25 — Switzerland Sub: Jashari On for Zakaria
Switzerland make a change, bringing Ardon Jashari into the action in place of Denis Zakaria.94:46 — Almada Hits the Left Post from Outside the Box!
Agonizingly close for Argentina! Thiago Almada, fed by Leandro Paredes, unleashes a right-footed drive from beyond the penalty area only for the ball to crash back off the left upright.92:29 — Kobel Keeps Out Almada's Effort
Gregor Kobel stands firm for Switzerland — Thiago Almada, assisted by Julián Alvarez, strikes right-footed from the left edge of the area, but the goalkeeper gathers comfortably in the centre of his goal.- Corner
91:28 — Álvarez Shoots High and Wide from Distance
Argentina waste a good opening — after a corner, Leandro Paredes picks up the ball and sets up Julián Álvarez, who fires right-footed from outside the area but sends his effort high and wide to the right. - Corner
90:44 — Corner Awarded to Argentina
Silvan Widmer of Switzerland concedes a corner, handing Argentina an attacking set-piece opportunity. 90:44 — González's Shot Blocked in the Box
Nico González receives from Lautaro Martínez and attempts a left-footed shot from the heart of the penalty area, but a Swiss defender gets his body in the way to block it.90:42 — Martínez Blocked in the Centre of the Box
Lautaro Martínez receives a cutback from Alexis Mac Allister and shoots right-footed from the middle of the area, but Switzerland's defence reacts to block the attempt.90' — First Half of Extra Time Gets Underway
The referee sets the match back in motion for the opening period of extra time, with the scoreboard reading Argentina 1–1 Switzerland.90' — Argentina Change: Almada Replaces Fernández
Argentina ring the changes at the start of extra time, with Thiago Almada coming on to replace Enzo Fernández.- Full Time
99:29 — Second Half Ends Level at 1-1
The second half comes to an end with neither team able to find a decisive goal — it finishes 1-1 and the contest heads into extra time. - Free Kick
98:59 — Muheim Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Switzerland's Miro Muheim successfully wins a free kick inside his own defensive half. - Free Kick
98:59 — Montiel Gives Away Free Kick with Foul
Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel is penalised for fouling an opponent, conceding the free kick to Switzerland. 98:01 — Kobel Denies Lisandro Martínez with Fine Save
Gregor Kobel produces another fine stop, getting down to hold Lisandro Martínez's left-footed strike struck from the centre of the box, saving cleanly in the middle of his goal.- Corner
97:25 — Argentina Win Another Corner Kick
Silvan Widmer of Switzerland is again the culprit, conceding another corner kick and giving Argentina a further set-piece chance. 94:52 — Switzerland Sub: Cömert In for Rodríguez
Switzerland make another substitution, with Eray Cömert taking the place of Ricardo Rodríguez.92:22 — González Wastes Opening Crafted by Messi
A gilt-edged chance goes begging for Argentina — Lionel Messi threads a ball through for Nico González, but his left-footed attempt from the left side of the box sails too high and wide to the left.- Corner
91:23 — Messi Goes Agonizingly Close from Outside the Box
Lionel Messi comes tantalisingly close to breaking the deadlock — after a corner, Enzo Fernández picks out the Argentine captain, who fires right-footed from outside the penalty area, only for the ball to drift just past the right post. 90:38 — Nine Minutes of Stoppage Time Signalled
The fourth official has held up the board to indicate that nine additional minutes will be played beyond the ninety.- Corner
90:25 — Corner Awarded to Argentina
Argentina have been awarded a corner kick after Nico Elvedi conceded it for Switzerland. 88:48 — Mac Allister Wastes a Point-Blank Header
Alexis Mac Allister had a golden opportunity when he met a delivery from Nico González with a header from barely any distance, but the ball sailed high and wide to the left, squandering what looked a certain chance.85:51 — Muheim On for Rieder in Swiss Change
Switzerland have made a personnel change, sending Miro Muheim on in place of Fabian Rieder.85:44 — Amdouni Replaces Ndoye for Switzerland
Switzerland have made another change, with Zeki Amdouni coming on to replace the goalscorer Dan Ndoye.85:35 — Widmer Comes On as Switzerland Ring the Changes
Switzerland have also introduced Silvan Widmer, who takes the place of Djibril Sow.84:55 — Montiel On for Molina in Argentine Change
Argentina have made a change at the back, with Gonzalo Montiel coming on to replace Nahuel Molina.84:42 — Lautaro Martínez Enters as De Paul Makes Way
Argentina have brought on Lautaro Martínez, who takes the place of Rodrigo De Paul.- Offside
84:11 — Messi Caught in an Offside Position
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been flagged offside, cutting off a potentially threatening move for the defending champions. - Free Kick
78:28 — Elvedi Wins a Free Kick for Switzerland
Switzerland's Nico Elvedi has won a free kick for his side after earning a foul in the defensive half of the field. - Free Kick
78:28 — Álvarez Penalised for a Foul
Julián Álvarez of Argentina has been penalised for a foul, handing Switzerland a set-piece opportunity. 77:36 — Play Resumes After Brief Stoppage
The short pause has come to an end and both sides are back in action on the pitch.77:23 — Nico González On for Tagliafico
Argentina have made a substitution, introducing Nico González to replace Nicolás Tagliafico.74:22 — Match Halted for a Drinks Interval
Officials have called a temporary halt to proceedings for a scheduled drinks break.- Offside
74:02 — Tagliafico Flagged for Offside
Argentina's Nicolás Tagliafico has been called offside, bringing a promising Argentine move to an abrupt end. - Red Card
71:18 — Embolo Sent Off After VAR Upgrades Card for Simulation
Switzerland are reduced to ten players after Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card — earning an automatic red — following a VAR review that determined his fall was deliberate simulation. Referee Joao Pinheiro of Portugal delivered the verdict during the World Cup quarterfinal in Kansas City on Saturday, July 11, 2026, dismissing Embolo, who wears the number 7 shirt for Switzerland. 70:12 — VAR Intervenes, Card Decision Overturned
Following a VAR review, the card originally shown by the referee on the pitch has been changed.- Free Kick
68:41 — Embolo Penalised for Going Down Without Contact
Breel Embolo went to ground inside the box and appealed for a foul, but the referee was not persuaded and instead ruled it simulation, penalising him for diving. 66:55 — Goal! Dan Ndoye Levels for Switzerland
Goal! Argentina 1, Switzerland 1. Dan Ndoye has drawn Switzerland level by firing right-footed from a difficult angle on the left flank, guiding the ball into the centre of the net. The chance was fashioned by a perfectly timed through ball from Ricardo Rodríguez. Ndoye, wearing the number 11 shirt for Switzerland, scored during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026.- Corner
65:20 — Emiliano Martínez Denies Xhaka with a Fine Save
Granit Xhaka tested Argentina's goalkeeper with a left-footed drive from outside the penalty area, but Emiliano Martínez dived to his bottom right to push the ball into the corner. The move was set up by Denis Zakaria.
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