Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Alvarez Stunner & Martinez Seal World Cup Quarter-Final (Full Highlights)

In a dramatic World Cup quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 11, 2026, Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the semi-finals. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a powerful header from Lionel Messi's corner kick — Messi's record-breaking 10th World Cup assist. Switzerland equalised in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, who combined brilliantly with Ricardo Rodriguez to beat Emiliano Martinez. The game turned on a controversial VAR decision in the 72nd minute: Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation after a review of his challenge on Cristian Romero. Argentina pressed their advantage in extra time: Julian Alvarez unleashed a stunning long-range strike in the 112th minute that flew into the top corner past Gregor Kobel. Then, in first-half stoppage time of extra time, Lautaro Martinez sealed the victory with a clinical finish on a rapid counter-attack. Switzerland coach Murat Yakin called his team's performance heroic despite the defeat. Argentina will face England in the semi-finals, who earlier eliminated Norway.