Alvarez extra-time goal sends Argentina to World Cup semi-final vs England
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According to a Sky Sports match report, Julian Alvarez scored a 25-yard goal in extra time to help Argentina defeat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The win sets up a semi-final match against England in Atlanta on Wednesday at 8pm UK time. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Argentina in the 10th minute with a header from a Lionel Messi corner. Switzerland equalized in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, but Breel Embolo was sent off five minutes later after a VAR review for simulation under new mistaken identity rules. Lautaro Martinez added a late goal in extra time to seal the victory. The report notes this will be the first competitive meeting between Argentina and England in 24 years.
What’s reported
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarter-final at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Attendance was 69,045.
Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 10th minute from a Messi corner.
Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th minute.
Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute after a VAR review under new mistaken identity rules.
Julian Alvarez scored a 25-yard goal in the 112th minute to restore Argentina's lead.
Lautaro Martinez added a goal in the 120+1 minute.
Argentina will face England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday at 8pm UK time.
This is the first competitive meeting between the nations in 24 years.
Argentina have been taken to extra time twice in the tournament, including this match.
Key figures
Julian Alvarez (Argentina forward)
Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina midfielder)
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina forward)
Lionel Messi (Argentina forward)
Lionel Scaloni (Argentina manager)
Breel Embolo (Switzerland forward)
Dan Ndoye (Switzerland forward)
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland midfielder)
Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland defender)
Remo Freuler (Switzerland midfielder)
Lisandro Martinez (Argentina defender)
Emi Martinez (Argentina goalkeeper)
Leandro Paredes (Argentina midfielder)
Nico Gonzalez (Argentina forward)
Thiago Almada (Argentina forward)
Joao Pinheiro (referee)
Dan Long (Sky Sports reporter)
Sources: Sky Sports
