Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-final on July 11, 2026, advancing to the semi-finals. The match, held at the Lusail Stadium, saw Lionel Messi open the scoring in the 25th minute with a penalty after a handball in the box.
First Half Dominance
Switzerland equalized through Xherdan Shaqiri in the 38th minute, but Julian Alvarez restored Argentina's lead just before halftime with a close-range finish. The second half saw Argentina control possession, and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in the 78th minute with a header from a corner.
Key Statistics
Argentina had 62% possession and 15 shots on goal, compared to Switzerland's 8. Lionel Messi was named man of the match, completing 89% of his passes and creating three chances. According to coach Lionel Scaloni, 'The team showed great character after their equalizer.'
Impact
The victory sets up a semi-final clash with Brazil, who earlier defeated Germany 2-1. Argentina will look to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament, having won all five matches so far.
