Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England
Summary
Argentina won against Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will play against England next, while Spain and France compete in the other semifinal.Key Facts
- Argentina took the lead early with a goal by Alexis Mac Allister from a Lionel Messi assist.
- Switzerland equalized in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye.
- Swiss player Breel Embolo was given a second yellow card and sent off after a VAR review showed he simulated a foul.
- Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal in the 112th minute from long range.
- Lautaro Martinez added a third goal for Argentina in stoppage time of extra time.
- Argentina will face England in the semifinal on Wednesday in Atlanta.
- The other semifinal between Spain and France will take place on Tuesday.
- Only Italy and Brazil have previously defended a World Cup title successfully.
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