The lead
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.
How the match unfolded
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
Cards, fouls, and controversy
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.
What it means in the tournament
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 comes 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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