Argentina’s Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring his facet’s second purpose throughout the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match towards Switzerland in Kansas Metropolis, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Julian Alvarez despatched defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike within the 112th minute towards Switzerland, whereas one other purpose by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in additional time solely served to make the 3-1 victory look a complete lot simpler than it was Saturday evening.
Alexis Mac Allister additionally scored off a nook kick from Lionel Messi, serving to La Albiceleste intestine out one other down-to-the-wire thriller and advance to play England on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Three Lions beat Norway 2-1 earlier within the day.
Messi’s nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, however his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.
The sport swung within the second half on a name certain to rile up critics who imagine Argentina has been favored on this event.
The Swiss had simply tied the sport on Dan Ndoye’s purpose within the 67th minute when Leandro Paredes was proven a yellow card for a sort out on Breel Embolo. However video confirmed the Swiss participant falling earlier than the Argentina midfielder made contact with him, and since Embolo obtained a yellow card earlier within the match, he was despatched off and Switzerland left to defend with 10 gamers.
It was the second time a yellow card has been overturned utilizing the “mistaken identity” protocol on the World Cup. The rule permits the video assistant referee to intervene when an incorrect participant is proven a yellow or crimson card.
