Messi sets it up early, extra time decides it
July 12, 2026 — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA — Argentina survive Switzerland scare to book semifinal with England. Julian Alvarez starred with a 112th minute strike to keep Argentina's title defence alive.
Switzerland didn't roll over. Argentina needed extra time and a late Lautaro Martínez finish to put the quarterfinal away in front of 69,045 at Arrowhead.
Ninety minutes of tension, then two more
This Quarter-finals match finished 3-1 for Argentina over Switzerland after extra time on the official ESPN match center. Argentina seized early momentum when Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi with a cross following a corner. in the 10'. The middle phases featured 2 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 120'+1' when Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a fast break.. 69,045 fans were in the building at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Embolo sent off, VAR on Álvarez
Julian Alvarez starred with a 112th minute strike to keep Argentina's title defence alive.
Red cards:
VAR / review:
Bookings: 4 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
England waits in the semifinal
Argentina leave GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The knockout result reshapes the path toward the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
What's next
Argentina await the next round while the 2026 World Cup narrows toward the semi-finals and final.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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