FIFA World Cup 2026 QF: Argentina Set Up England Date After Late Victory Over Switzerland In Kansas City
Argentina Vs Switzerland, Photo Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Julian Alvarez propelled defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range shot in the 112th minute against Switzerland. Meanwhile, a late goal from Lautaro Martinez, scored just seconds before the end of extra time, made the final score of 3-1 appear more comfortable than the match truly was on Saturday night. Additionally, Alexis Mac Allister found the net from a corner kick delivered by Lionel Messi, aiding La Albiceleste in securing yet another nail-biting victory. They will now face England on Wednesday in Atlanta, following the Three Lions' earlier 2-1 win over Norway on the same day. See best photos from the Argentina Vs Switzerland quarter-final here.
Argentina's Lionel Messi warms-up prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
A fan of Argentina wearing a Spider-Man mask gestures prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Switzerland fans react ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Fans of Argentina wait for the beginning of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, sings his national anthem with teammates ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Argentina lines up ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) battles for the ball with Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP Photo/Ed Zurga
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) speaks with referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Argentina's Nahuel Molina (26) heads the ball against Switzerland's Dan Ndoye, left, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match | Photo: AP
Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul (7) reacts as he speaks to Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin as they leave the field at halftime | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) makes a save under pressure from Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) | Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann
FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina vs Switzerland Live Score Today: Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match | Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann
Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, and teammates celebrate their victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinal | Photo: AP
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister, center, celebrates scoring their first goal with Lionel Messi during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) jumps over the boards to celebrate after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, | Photo: AP
Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Rodrigo De Paul following during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) scores his team's first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Argentina's Nico Gonzalez (15) heads the ball against Switzerland's Silvan Widmer (3) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) takes a corner kick during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Argentina's Lisandro Martinez (6) attempts a shot at Switzerland's goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo.. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
A free kick by Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) is blocked by Switzerland's Remo Freuler (8) and Granit Xhaka (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) blocks a shot by Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) makes a save during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20), center, scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with, from left, Jose Manuel Lopez, Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20), second right, scores their opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo. | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
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