Argentina 3-1 Switzerland Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: ARG To Take On ENG In Semis After Beating SUI In Kansas City

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as Argentina and Switzerland face-off in the quarter-final match. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Kansas City Stadium.

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Stage: Quarter-final

Kickoff Time: 06:30 AM IST (July 12, 2026)

Venue: Kansas City Stadium

Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

The landmark 100th match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway as Argentina and Switzerland begin their battle for a place in the semifinals. Lionel Messi leads the defending champions, while the Swiss look to spring another upset in what promises to be a fascinating quarterfinal.

The stage couldn't be set any better in Kansas City. Under clear blue skies and warm evening conditions, the atmosphere is perfect for a World Cup quarterfinal. Argentina will also take confidence from their last visit here, when Lionel Messi lit up the stadium with a memorable hat-trick against Algeria in the group stage.

Argentina strike first! Alexis Mac Allister times his run to perfection, rising highest at the near post to glance the corner beyond the goalkeeper and into the far corner. It's a dream start for the defending champions, while Switzerland concede their first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and now have a mountain to climb.

Argentina are in complete control at the moment. Switzerland are searching for a response, but it's the Albiceleste who look far more likely to strike again. Lionel Messi wins possession high up the pitch and drives straight at the heart of the defence, only to lose his footing at the crucial moment just as he shapes to shoot. A let-off for the Swiss

Switzerland finally show some attacking intent. Djibril Sow tries his luck from long range with a powerful drive, but Emiliano Martínez is well positioned and gathers the effort comfortably. It's a positive sign for the Swiss, who are looking to build some momentum after falling behind.

Granit Xhaka executes an impressive, concealed, no-look chip pass. Following this, his team is awarded a free-kick from a wide position.

Argentina look very comfortable and allowing the Swiss to attack in their half. Switzerland have to offer more.

Things heating up in the middle. SUI's Breel Emobolo catches Leandro Paredes very late and is booked. Players square up in the middle. Plenty of Argentina players went straight over to the referee.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's headed goal sees Argentina go in front at the half-time break. Switzerland are still in this.

Second-half underway.

Incredible last-minute tackle! Breel Embolo passes the ball to Dan Ndoye, who is positioned approximately 10 yards from the goal, but just as he is about to take his shot, Argentina's Lisandro Martinez swiftly intervenes and executes a remarkable sliding block.

Break in play. Argentina's Leandro Paredes is down after stopping a Switzerland shot.

The game is getting too physical. Both sets of players involved in some argy-bargy and fouls and tackles being flown in. Referee Joao Pinheiro is kept very busy.

Ricardo Rodriguez's cross meets Dan Ndoye in the middle and his glancing header is beaten away by Emi Martinez, diving to the left. Swiss getting close.

Dan Ndoye!!!! The Nottingham Forest forward levels things up in the quarter-final. What a great goal this. ARG are culprit of this by allowing the Swiss on the edge of the penalty are and the European side make it count.

Game on!

Breel Embolo is sent off! Wow, what a momentum shifter this is! The Swiss forward is shocked and perplexed at the decision. The replays show that Embolo had no touch and he dived.

Argentina make a change. Nico Gonzalez replaced Nicolas Tagliafico. SUI have been let down by Embolo. They were riding high after the leveller but that red card has put them on the back foot.

Subs at either sides. For Argentina Lautaro Martinez and Gonzalo Montiel come on for Rodrigo de Paul and Nahuel Molina. For SUI, Silvan Widmer, Zeki Amdouni and Miro Muheim replace Djibril Sow, Dan Ndoye and Fabian Rieder.

Nine minutes added on. SUI players will have to dig deep if they are to take this to ET.

Messi getting more involved in the game now. The ARG captain sees his shot go wide but that has not deterred the mood in the stadium amongst their fans.

The Swiss hang on! Full-time whistle goes as both teams go into extra-time.

Here we go. Will SUI defend and defend till they take this to penalties?

Argentina continue to dominate. You have to feel for the Swiss here as they are hamstrung. Dibu Martinez is a spectator at the other end.

Switzerland are willing to defend and defend but for how long can they continue.

Lionel Messi is hardly affecting the game and Switzerland are just happy at defending deep at the moment.

Halftime in extra-time with both sides unable to have any cutting-edge.

We are 15-minutes away from pens.

Wow! Pick that one out! Julian Alvarez, the sought-after man in the summer transfer window, curls one in the right corner to surely hand the winner for the defending champions.

Argentina have to see this out now. Switzerland will feel hard done by. They did well to level but that Embolo red card has changed the momentum. Julian Alvarez scored what it seems the winner for ARG.

Lautaro Martinez sends ARG through to the semis with the late goal.

Argentina will take on England in the semi-finals in Atlanta.