Argentina vs Switzerland Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Co book semifinal date with England after 3-1 victory

That's it. The final whistle comes in as Argentina book a semifinal spot. They will take on England in the last four while France face Spain for a place in the final.

4 minutes have been added. GOAAALLLLLL!!! Argentina on the counter-attack and Lautaro Martinez nails the final nail on the Swiss coffin.

GOOOOAALLLLLLL!!!!! Julian Alvarez scores, Argentina lead 2-1. What a goal by Alvarez. It all starts with Lionel Messi, whose shot is blocked. The ball falls in front of Alvarez as the Atlético Madrid footballer curls the ball in into the top right corner of the net, with Gregor Kobel having no chance at all. (112')

Nicolas Otamendi replaces Cristian Romero in the second half of the extra time.

No goals in the first half of the extra time as the scoreline remains 1-1. Just 15 minutes before we go into a penalty shootout.

Argentina get a free-kick just outside the box after Lionel Messi is fouled by Amdouni. Messi takes the shot but the Swiss wall averts the danger. Argentina 1-1 Switzerland (104')

Substitute Thiago Almada is booked for bringing Remo Freuler to the ground in the middle of the pitch. For the unknown, Switzerland have never played a World Cup semifinal. The best they came close to the trophy was in 1934, 1938 and 1954 - in the quarterfinals.

Argentina 1-1 Switzerland (100')

After the regulation time, Argentina and Switzerland are locked at 1-1. It must be noted that Switzerland are playing with 10 men after Breel Embolo was sent off following a second yellow card in the 72nd minute. 30 minutes of extra time to follow.

Looks like the game is going into extra time. Nine minutes have been added with the scoreline still 1-1. Lionel Messi had his moment as the Argentine dribbles past a few defenders on his way into the box but his right-footed shot goes wide. Messi drops his shoulders in dejection.

Switzerland are down to 10 men after Breel Embolo is sent off in the 72nd minute following a VAR review. Argentina players claimed Embolo dived without contact and asked the referee to check with VAR. TV replays showed Embolo dived on his own. For the fact, Embolo came into into the game with a yellow card on him.

GOOOAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! Switzerland equalise in the second half through Dan Ndoye. The winger gets the ball on the left and plays one-touch with Ricardo Rodriguez inside the box. Ndoye takes his time and pushes the ball through Emi Martinez’s legs to find the back of the net. (67')

Argentina, the three-time and reigning World Cup champion, are trying to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend its title.

The second half begins. Breel Embolo gets the ball in the box and passes it to another player who was cleared by Lisandro Martinez. The off-side flag is up. Argentina on the counter-attack and Messi ounches on the ball inside the box. But the Swiss defenders were alert to avert any further danger.

The referee blows the half-time whistle. Alexis Mac Allister's 10th minute header is the only difference so far. Just 45 minutes and maybe extra time and penaties to decide on the fourth semifinalist.

Really brave goalkeeping by Emi Martinez. Breel Embolo gets a perfect ball from the left flank and runs forward. An error from Lisandro Martinez allows Embolo to run in only to beat Martinez inside the box. But the Argentina goalkeeper comes out and charges Embolo only to avert the danger. Argentina 1-0 Switzerland (31')

Denis Zakaria plays a low pass into the Argentina box as Switzerland are coming forward in the attack. Lisandro Martinez is well-positioned and boots the ball away from danger.

Argentina 1-0 Switzerland (27')

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! Alexis Mac Allister put Argentina into the lead, provided by Lionel Messi. The Argentine captain takes the corner with Mac Allister heading into the back of the net past Gregor Kobel. This is also the fastest goal for Argentina in this World Cup - at 10 minutes.

Lionel Messi runs on the right and passes to the teammate who crosses in the middle. The ball is cleared by the Swiss defence. Seconds later, Messi gets into the box once again from the right, and passes to Alexis Mac Allister, whose shot gets a deflection, resulting in a corner.

Switzerland has dictated the possession so far with their first attempt on goal. However, the Argentine defenders were alert to avert any danger. Argentina 0-0 Switzerland (7')

Time for National Anthems in Kansas City as the player make their way in the middle of the pitch. Argentina go first followed by Switzerland. The players observe a minutes silence in the memory of South African footballer Jayden Adams, who played all the three matches in the group stages in this World Cup.