Steady, Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 and prepare to face England in the semi-finals

Argentina sealed the victory thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. (Source: X @FIFAWorldCup)

JAKARTA - Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals to play a classic match against England, after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinal match at Arrowhead, Kansas, Saturday local time.

Argentina won thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, while Switzerland managed to equalize through Dan Ndoye, FIFA noted.

This victory makes Argentina will face England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Thursday (16/7) at 02.00 WIB.

Argentina took the lead quickly when the match was only 10 minutes after Lionel Messi's corner kick was greeted by Alexis Mac Allister's header so that the score became 1-0.

The semi-final round of the world cup will present a very exciting match, Argentina will meet England and Spain will meet France. (Source: X @FIFAWorldCup)

After falling behind first, Switzerland several times launched attacks on Argentina's defense line, but none of them were dangerous.

Argentina themselves tried to dominate the match, but until the first half ended, the score of 1-0 for Lionel Scaloni's squad remained.

In the second half, Switzerland came out more attacking and had a chance through Dan Ndoye's header which was still blocked by Emiliano Martinez.

Switzerland finally equalised in the 67th minute after Ricardo Rodriguez's pass was converted into a goal by Dan Ndoye so that the score changed to 1-1.

As the Swiss game began to pick up, they had to play with 10 men after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for diving in the 72nd minute.

In the remaining time, both countries failed to create a winning goal so the match continued into extra time.

In the extra time, Argentina regained the lead in the 112th minute after Jose Lopez's pass was converted into a goal by Julian Alvarez so that the score changed to 2-1.

Towards the end of the match, as reported by Antara, Argentina managed to increase the lead to 3-1 through Lautaro Martinez's shot that caught the rebound in the 120+1 minute.