Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Argentina advances to the 2026 World Cup semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time.
📍 Aftermath
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to advance to the World Cup semifinals. Julian Alvarez scored a goal in the 112th minute to help secure the victory.
Epilogue added 102d ago, after coverage quieted.
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FIFA finds "no evidence" that ball hit wire in key moment of England vs. Norway quarterfinal NBC Sports · 105d ago broke it first
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Argentina secured a place in the World Cup semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland. The win was sealed in extra time, highlighted by a goal from Julian Alvarez in the 112th minute.
Coverage from NPR, Yahoo Sports, and Inter Miami CF emphasizes the contributions of Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, noting that the team's success extends beyond Lionel Messi. The Anchorage Daily News also confirmed the team's progression following the extra-time result.
Attention now turns to the upcoming semifinals. Other quarterfinal activity included England overcoming Norway amid a cable controversy, though NBC Sports reports FIFA found no evidence the ball hit a wire during a key moment of that match.
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The obvious questions
What was the final score of the Argentina vs. Switzerland match?
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1.
Who scored the decisive late goal for Argentina?
Julian Alvarez scored in the 112th minute.
Which other team advanced to the semifinals alongside Argentina?
England advanced after defeating Norway.
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