JCH-2026: Argentina, led by Messi, defeated Switzerland to advance to the semifinals.
The current world champions will compete against England for a spot in the final.
The match between Argentina and Switzerland, which took place in the quarterfinal stage of the World Championship, has concluded. In a game that lasted until extra time, the reigning world champions won 3:1 and secured the last spot in the semifinals.
Argentina started the match actively and opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a precise shot from Alexis Mac Allister. In the second half, Switzerland intensified their attacks, and in the 67th minute, Dan Ndoye restored the balance. No other goals were scored in regular time, and the match went into extra time.
In the second half of extra time, Julián Álvarez put Argentina ahead again with a beautiful long-range shot. In the final seconds of the match, Lautaro Martínez finished a counterattack with a goal, making the final score 3:1.
Switzerland played with one man down from the 72nd minute of the match. Breel Embolo received his second yellow card and left the field.
Thus, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, secured the semifinal spot. Now the reigning world champions will face the England national team for a place in the final.
World Cup 2026. Quarterfinal
Argentina — Switzerland 3:1 (after extra time)
Goals: Mac Allister 10, Álvarez 112, Lautaro Martínez 120+1 — Ndoye 67.
