Argentina Beats Switzerland 10-Man Side In Extra Time
Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinal by defeating 10-man Switzerland 2-1 in extra time, with Julián Álvarez's 112th-minute goal sealing the quarterfinal victory in Kansas City.
In the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on July 12, 2025, at Kansas City Stadium in the United States, Argentina played Switzerland. Argentina had a strong start, scoring first with a 1-0 lead from a corner kick in the 10th minute when Lionel Messi assisted Alexis Mac Allister's goal. After taking the lead, Argentina adopted a defensive approach focused on solidity, while Switzerland controlled the ball more effectively. In the 67th minute of the second half, Dan Ndoyi broke through and scored to equalize for Switzerland at 1-1. Switzerland's situation deteriorated when Breel Embolo, already carrying a yellow card, attempted to dive for a foul. After VAR review, the referee issued Embolo a second yellow card, resulting in a red card and his dismissal from the field. Despite Argentina's near-total possession and attacking pressure in the remaining time, they failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage, and the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, requiring extra time. In the extra period, Argentina, with more players, pressed heavily, and in the 112th minute, Julián Álvarez fired a stunning long-range shot to give Argentina a 2-1 lead.
