World Cup quarterfinal: Argentina beats Switzerland 3‑1 to reach semis

Argentina’s quarter‑final clash with Switzerland ended in a 3-1 victory, propelling the South American giants into the semi‑finals of the global tournament. The match timeline included an opening goal by Alexis Mac Allister in the 10th minute, a Swiss response from Dan Ndoye in the 67th minute, and a late surge in extra time with Julian Álvarez scoring in the 112th minute followed by Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 121st minute.

Lionel Messi, the tournament’s leading marksman, did not score but stayed on the field until the final whistle, driving his teammates forward with vocal encouragement. He later remarked that the win was a relief and emphasized the squad’s relentless fight and unwavering optimism.

The victory places Argentina against England in Thursday’s semi‑final at the Atlanta stadium, where they will aim to reclaim a spot in the championship match.