Argentina survived 10-man Switzerland in extra-time to reach World Cup semis

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland, setting up a highly anticipated clash against England.

Defending global champions Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals following a grueling 3-1 extra-time triumph over Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring early by heading in a corner, but a resilient Swiss side found an equalizer through Dan Ndoye in the 67th minute.

The momentum swung decisively after Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off following a second booking.

Capitalizing on their numerical advantage during extra time, Argentina found their breakthrough via a spectacular 112th-minute long-range strike from Julián Álvarez.

Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory on a late counterattack, sending the Albiceleste to a semifinal meeting with England in Atlanta.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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