Argentina Needs Extra Time To Down Switzerland, Reach Semifinal
The 3-1 quarterfinal win on July 11 sends Argentina into the World Cup semifinal against England.
- Argentina won 3-1, with the decisive goals coming only in extra time.
- The quarterfinal was played July 11, 2026, at the North American-hosted World Cup.
- Switzerland is eliminated; Argentina now meets England for a place in the final.
Why it matters: A game settled in extra time was not decided in ninety minutes; fatigue and nerve did the deciding.
FIFA.com official match report — "Argentina beat Switzerland in quarters | Match report & highlights" ↗ · Jul 12, 20267/12/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check