Argentina won 3-1 after extra time and will face England, following a dramatic quarter-final shaped by late goals and a disputed Swiss red card.
The Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup result became the leading global football trend after the defending champions secured a 3-1 extra-time victory in Kansas City on 11 July 2026. Switzerland equalised in the second half but were reduced to ten players before Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored late to take Argentina into a semi-final against England.
| Competition stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final |
| Final result | Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time |
| Match date | 11 July 2026 |
| Venue | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri |
| Opening goal | Alexis Mac Allister headed Argentina in front in the 10th minute |
| Switzerland equaliser | Dan Ndoye scored in the 67th minute |
| Major incident | Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute for simulation |
| Winning goal | Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute |
| Final goal | Lautaro Martínez scored in the 121st minute |
| Lionel Messi | Messi supplied the corner for the opening goal but did not score |
| Argentina milestone | Argentina extended their unbeaten World Cup run to 12 matches |
| Switzerland context | Switzerland’s first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1954 ended in extra time |
| Semi-final opponent | Argentina will face England in Atlanta |
| What to watch next | England–Argentina team news, debate over Embolo’s red card, Messi’s fitness and the Golden Boot race |
The semi-final will place two of international football’s most followed teams against each other and renew a World Cup rivalry with a long historical and cultural profile. FIFA’s tournament schedule confirms that the 2026 competition is the first 48-team men’s World Cup and the first staged across three host countries.