FIFA World Cup
Quarter-finals
ARG Argentina Argentina - SUI Switzerland Switzerland
- L. Martínez 120' +1'
- J. Álvarez 112'
- 72' B. Embolo
- 67' D. Ndoye
- A. Mac Allister 10'
Full time: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
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Full-time
Full-time
120'
+ 2
Argentina heading into last four!
Almada's effort is blocked by Kobel, but Lautaro Martínez is first to the rebound and guides the ball into the corner to all but end Switzerland's hopes of a fightback.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
120'
Four minutes added on
Hope for Switzerland?
119'
Xhaka to the rescue
Messi wants to get in on the act, but Xhaka produces a fine block to deny the Argentina talisman inside the area.
118'
Throwing caution to the wind
Switzerland are committing everyone forward now in search of a leveller. Is there time for another, very late, twist?
116'
Time running out for Switzerland
You have to feel for Die Nati, who have more than held their own for long spells in Kansas City. Vargas is on for the final few minutes, with Freuler making way.
115'
Substitution
Argentina retake the lead!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
111'
Another substitution
Lisandro Martínez tries to pick out his namesake, but the ball sails over Lautaro Martínez and behind for a Switzerland goal-kick. Argentina are making another change, with Paredes replaced by Manuel López.
110'
Substitution
108'
Switzerland threaten
Switzerland win a free-kick wide on the left, but Lautaro Martínez makes a crucial interception from Xhaka's delivery.
106'
Second half under way
Otamendi is on for Argentina.
Kick-off!
105'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time in extra time: Argentina 1-1 Switzerland
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Half-time
105'
+ 1
Worth a try
A loose ball lands at the feet of substitute Jashari, who fails to hit the target from distance.
103'
Blocked
The free-kick strikes the wall, but there's little respite for the Swiss defence at the moment...
102'
Free-kick Argentina
...and it's very much in Lionel Messi territory, around 25 metres from goal.
99'
Two yellows in quick succession
Almada is cautioned for a foul on Freuler just inside the Argentina half, but Xhaka fails to find a team-mate with his delivery from the free-kick. Lautaro Martínez then follows his team-mate into the book with a foul on a Switzerland defender near the byline.
96'
Substitution
95'
So close!
Almada lets fly from the edge of the box, but his shot flies inches wide of the post and brushes the side-netting on its way behind. Some Argentina fans behind the goal thought it had gone in...
93'
One-way traffic now
Switzerland have everyone camped on the edge of their own penalty area. Almada finds room for a shot, but it lacks the power to beat Kobel.
92'
Argentina quick out of the traps
Lautaro Martínez's shot is deflected behind by Elvedi, but Messi's corner doesn't beat the first man.
91'
We go again!
Almada has replaced Fernandez as the first half of extra time gets under way.
Extra time
90'
+ 10
Substitution
End of 90 minutes: Argentina 1-1 Switzerland
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End of second half
90'
+ 9
Kobel equal to it
Lisandro Martínez's acrobatic effort is clawed away by the Dortmund stopper. What a goal that would have been!
90'
+ 8
One last chance?
Álvarez's cross is hacked away, but Argentina force a late corner.
90'
+ 6
Another change
Cömert comes on for the final moments of the 90.
90'
+ 5
Substitution
90'
+ 4
Swiss wall
Argentina are desperate to find a late winner but Switzerland are standing firm. Can they force extra time?
90'
+ 2
Close!
Messi twists and turns on the edge of the box before whipping a low shot narrowly wide of Kobel's left-hand post.
90'
+ 1
Nine minutes added on
All hands on deck for Switzerland now...
89'
Golden opportunity
González somehow keeps the ball in play and manages to hook a cross into the path of Mac Allister, who heads wide under pressure from Elvedi. What a chance for Argentina!
87'
Flurry of changes
Widmer, Muheim and Amdouni enter the fray for Switzerland, Lautaro Martínez and Montiel are on for Argentina.
86'
Kobel denies Messi!
A lofted ball into the Switzerland box releases Messi, who tries to dink the ball over the onrushing Kobel but fails to get the better of the Dortmund custodian. It wouldn't have counted anyway - the flag was up for offside.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
84'
One shot on target...
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
5off target
5on target
82'
Palacios made to wait
Argentina were about to bring on the Leverkusen midfielder, but Scaloni appeared to change his mind after Embolo's red card.
80'
Good goalkeeping
Kobel is quick off his line to beat González to a loose ball inside the area.
79'
Scaloni shuffles his pack
González comes on for Tagliafico.
78'
Substitution
75'
Can Switzerland hold firm?
Embolo was inconsolable as he made his way off the pitch. Switzerland remain on level terms, but this is going to be very tough for Murat Yakin's team now...
Embolo dismissed!
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70'
Midfielder cautioned
Paredes is booked for a foul on Embolo as we tick towards the final 20 minutes. VAR are taking a closer look at something, though...
Ndoye strikes!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
66'
Double save!
Ndoye's glancing header is parried away by Martínez, who then gets down low to his left to smother Xhaka's long-range drive.
64'
Backs to the wall
Argentina manage to clear the resulting corner, but Switzerland quickly win back possession. Lionel Scaloni's side have everyone behind the ball at the moment.
62'
Cross cut out
Embolo slips in Ndoye, whose low cross is deflected behind for a corner by Molina. Switzerland have been more than a match for Argentina up until the final third...
60'
Martínez for the cameras
The Aston Villa custodian soars through the air to catch Embolo's close-range header, which appeared to be looping towards the far corner until Martínez's intervention.
58'
Intelligent play
Mac Allister rides Elvedi's challenge before winning a free-kick for his side near the centre circle. Argentina have had a fair bit of defending to do since the restart, but this eats up a few more valuable seconds...
55'
Painful one
Paredes is in a spot of bother after getting in the way of an Ndoye effort in the Argentina box. The holding midfielder appeared to be clutching his knee as he went to ground, but he seems determined to run off the injury.
53'
Level pegging
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
4off target
1on target
51'
Last-ditch block
Embolo races onto a long ball over the top of the Argentina defence before laying the ball across to Ndoye. The Switzerland man takes an extra touch before letting fly, which allows Lisandro Martínez to fling himself in the way of the shot.
49'
Martínez collects
Rieder whips in the cross, but it flies straight into the arms of Emiliano Martínez.
48'
Sow goes to ground
Zakaria does excellently to win the ball wide on the right before Sow is scythed down by Tagliafico, earning Switzerland a free-kick.
46'
Under way again
Can Switzerland find a way back into this one?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
History on Argentina's side?
La Albiceleste's only defeat when leading at half-time of a FIFA World Cup knockout match was against Uruguay in the 1930 final.
Half-time: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
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Half-time
45'
+ 3
Safety first
This time Sow concedes a free-kick for a challenge on Tagliafico. Messi has a chance to swing a cross into the box but opts to play it safe, sending the ball out to De Paul on the opposite flank.
45'
+ 1
Into stoppage time we go
Four minutes added on at the end of the first half.
44'
First caution
Embolo is booked for a late challenge on Paredes, who is going to need a spot of treatment.
Kobel collects
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39'
Zakaria penalised
Switzerland come forward again, but Tagliafico goes to ground under Zakaria's challenge and Argentina have a free-kick as we edge towards the final five minutes of the first half.
38'
Xhaka lively
The former Bayer Leverkusen star has had more touches than any other player so far.
36'
Switzerland holding their own
34'
Switzerland knocking on the door
This is a good spell for Die Nati, who win a free-kick wide on the left-hand side. Rieder swings in a cross but it's punched clear by Emiliano Martínez.
31'
Embolo denied!
The former Borussia Mönchengladbach forward appears to have the edge on Lisandro Martínez as he chases after an Ndoye pass, but the Manchester United defender recovers brilliantly to nick the ball off the Switzerland frontman.
29'
No way through
Rieder tries to feed Embolo, but yet again the Argentina defence closes ranks to intercept the pass.
26'
Off we go again
Zakaria and Sow link up well down the right, but the latter's pass is intercepted inside the Argentina penalty area. Switzerland have looked neat and tidy on the ball, but can they breach this Albiceleste defence?
25'
Switzerland have had their chances...
Goal attempts
1off target
1on target
3off target
1on target
23'
Time to rehydrate
Argentina needed 79 minutes to find the net against Egypt, but they are brimming with confidence after that early Mac Allister header. The first hydration break may have come at a good time for Switzerland...
20'
From one end to the other!
Messi almost slips the ball through to Álvarez, but the pass is cut out by a Switzerland defender. At the other end, Sow sends a low shot straight into the arms of Martínez, who clutches the ball gratefully to his chest.
18'
Argentina gaining control
The holders have looked comfortable since the opener. They are pinging the ball around confidently in midfield, leaving Switzerland chasing shadows.
16'
Messi loses his footing
The 39-year-old wins possession deep inside the Switzerland half but loses his balance just as he's about to let fly. Switzerland breathe again...!
13'
Clinical Argentina
Switzerland had made a bright start in Kansas City, but they will need to come from behind if they are to reach the last four of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Can Murat Yakin's side respond?
Argentina strike first!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9'
Kobel denies Mac Allister
Messi's cross is cleared by Elvedi, but the ball works its way back to the Argentina talisman, who tees up Mac Allister on the edge of the box. Kobel parries the ball behind for a corner, which evades everyone inside the Switzerland box. The South Americans have another corner though...
6'
Switzerland lively
Mac Allister loses possession and Rieder's cross is deflected into the path of Sow, but the midfielder's shot from the edge of the area is blocked.
4'
Promising run
Ndoye tries to win a corner off Molina, but the the ball came off the Switzerland man on its way behind. Goal-kick to Argentina.
2'
Looking for fast start
The Argentina fans, as ever, are in fine voice. La Albiceleste didn't make the best of starts against Egypt last time out. Can they hit the ground running here?
1'
Away we go!
Switzerland get the action under way!
Kick-off!
All set
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Here come the teams!
Who will England face in the last four? We're about to find out...
Can Kobel stop Messi?
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More on that Argentina team
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More on that Switzerland team
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Predicted line-up: Argentina
Predicted Formation:4-1-3-2
The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Argentina subs
Almada, Barco, González, Lo Celso, López, Lautaro Martínez, Medina, Montiel, Musso, Otamendi, Palacios, Paz, Rulli, Senesi, Simeone
Predicted line-up: Switzerland
Predicted Formation:4-2-3-1
The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Switzerland subs
Aebischer, Amdouni, Amenda, Cömert, Fassnacht, Itten, Jaquez, Jashari, Keller, Muheim, Mvogo, Okafor, Vargas, Widmer
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Follow all of the action as Argentina take on Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, kicking off at 3am CEST on Sunday, 12 July in Kansas City.