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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland Analysis: Mac Allister’s Corner, Embolo’s Red and Alvarez’s Extra-Time Breakthrough

發佈留言 / 2026 FIFA blog / Omondi Akinyi

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals against England. Alexis Mac Allister’s tenth-minute header from a Lionel Messi corner gave Argentina the lead, but Dan Ndoye equalised in the 67th minute. The match turned when Breel Embolo received a red card for simulation in the 72nd minute, allowing Argentina to break down 10-man resistance through Julián Álvarez’s 112th-minute strike and Lautaro Martínez’s 121st-minute rebound.

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Nico Paz reveals ‘high’ stress levels on Argentina bench during World Cup win

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Como’s Nico Paz has revealed that his wearable technology registered high stress levels while on the bench during Argentina’s 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland, which secured a semi-final against England.

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Lautaro Martinez escapes suspension to face England in World Cup semi-final

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Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will be available for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against England after officials decided not to book him for climbing advertising hoardings during his quarter-final celebration.

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Switzerland Criticise VAR After Embolo Red Card Destroys World Cup Quarter-Final Hope

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has strongly criticised VAR officials after Breel Embolo received a controversial second yellow card for simulation during the World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina.

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Messi gifts Baggio match-worn shirt after Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Lionel Messi presented Italy legend Roberto Baggio with his match-worn shirt after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time to reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. Baggio thanked the Argentina captain on Instagram for the precious gift.

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Lautaro Martinez fires Argentina into World Cup semi-finals with extra-time winner against Switzerland

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Lautaro Martinez scored in the 121st minute to seal Argentina’s 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals. The defending champions will face England on Wednesday after playing 120 minutes in three consecutive knockout matches.

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Álvarez extra-time stunner sends Argentina past Switzerland into World Cup semi-finals

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Julián Álvarez scored a 113th-minute winner as defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face England in Atlanta on Wednesday.

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Newcastle agree €60m deal to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg

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Newcastle United have agreed a €60 million fee with SC Freiburg for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi, beating Aston Villa to the 20-year-old’s signature.

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Manzambi ruled out of Switzerland’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi will miss Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina after failing to recover from a knee injury.

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World Cup quarter-finals: Messi and Haaland lead scoring charts as Morocco target France revenge

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Lionel Messi has scored in all five of Argentina’s matches while Erling Haaland boasts the tournament’s best shot conversion rate. Morocco face France in a quarter-final repeat of their semi-final meeting four years ago.