Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET): Mac Allister, Álvarez and Martínez Send Champions Into WC Semi-Final vs England

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City on Saturday night to set up a World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.

Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina a first-half lead. Dan Ndoye equalised for Switzerland in the second half. Argentina played most of the second half with a numerical advantage after Breel Embolo was sent off. Despite that advantage, they could not find a winner in regular time. Julián Álvarez broke the deadlock in the 112th minute. Lautaro Martínez added the third in the final seconds of extra time.

How It Happened

Mac Allister’s goal in the 10th minute, from a corner, gave Argentina early control. Argentina’s expected goals across the match reached 2.0 to Switzerland’s 0.53, which shows how consistently they created danger. But the scoreline moved in Switzerland’s direction in the second half when Ndoye finished clinically past the goalkeeper at 67 minutes.

Embolo’s sending-off, a second yellow card in the second half, was the turning point. With ten men, Switzerland’s ability to push forward and protect the draw simultaneously diminished. In extra time, Argentina had space and used it. Álvarez scored at 112 minutes from distance; Martínez sealed it at 120’+1′ with a rebound finish.

What This Means for England

England, who beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami on Saturday night, will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The world champions. Argentina have shown throughout this tournament that they know how to win difficult matches: Ndoye’s equaliser had made Saturday’s quarter-final a genuine contest, and Argentina still found three goals.

Mac Allister’s corner-kick goal is a set-piece threat that England’s defence will need to account for. The Argentine squad’s ability to find goals through individual quality in extra time, from Álvarez’s strike and Martínez’s rebound, tells you something about their depth and composure in the final third.

Switzerland’s Exit

Switzerland are out of the World Cup 2026. Their xG of 0.53 across 120 minutes tells the story of a side that competed without creating. Ndoye’s goal gave them a real chance. Embolo’s red card took it away.