Argentina Defeat Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal | Messi’s Goal Streak Ends 

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match at Kansas City Stadium. Argentina faced a tough battle against Switzerland. They needed extra time to book their place in the semifinal. Switzerland made the game much harder than expected. The red card decision against Switzerland created a major turning point in the game. After 120 minutes of a tough match, Argentina won the game. 

Player of the Match: Julián Álvarez

Julián Álvarez was the best player in Argentina’s match against Switzerland. He scored the important goal in the 112th minute during extra time. His goal helped Argentina take the lead again after Switzerland had equalized in the second half. Álvarez showed calmness when the pressure was high on the team. His long-range shot gave Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel no chance to stop it. The goal changed the game. It helped Argentina move closer to victory.

Argentina vs Switzerland Match Summary

Argentina Took the Early Lead 

• Argentina started the match strongly. They scored the opening goal in the 10th minute.
• Alexis Mac Allister scored a goal with a header from Lionel Messi’s corner kick.
• Switzerland improved its performance after the break. They started creating more chances to score against Argentina. 
• Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye scored a goal in the 67th minute after receiving a good pass from Ricardo Rodríguez.
• The match changed in the 72nd minute when Breel Embolo received a second yellow card. The referee changed the earlier yellow card decision after checking the video review.
• Switzerland had to continue the match with 10 players. It made it harder for them to defend well.
• Argentina had more control after that, but could not score another goal during normal time.
• The score remained 1-1 after 90 minutes, so the match went into extra time.

Argentina Scores Late Goals to Reach the Semifinal

• Argentina finally got the lead 2-1 in the 112th minute when Julián Álvarez scored a powerful long-range goal.
• Lautaro Martínez scored another goal for Argentina in stoppage time at the end of extra time to make it 3-1.
• After 120 minutes of play, Argentina won the match 3-1. They secured their place in the semifinal.
• Switzerland’s impressive World Cup chase came to an end after reaching the quarterfinal for the first time since 1954.

Argentina Vs Switzerland Match Statistics (Scorecard) | FIFA World Cup 2026

Top Performers From Argentina and Switzerland

Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina)

Alexis Mac Allister played an important role in Argentina’s win over Switzerland. He scored the opening goal in the 10th minute. Mac Allister was active throughout the match. He helped Argentina control the game. He created many chances for his teammates to score. He completed more than 100 touches during the match.

Dan Ndoye (Switzerland)

Dan Ndoye was Switzerland’s most dangerous attacking player in the match. He scored Switzerland’s equalizing goal in the 67th minute after receiving a smart pass from Ricardo Rodríguez. His goal gave his team hope of reaching the semifinal. He had two shots on target, which shows that he was able to create good chances to score. 

Messi's Scoring Streak Comes to an End!

Lionel Messi’s nine-match scoring streak in the World Cup ended in Argentina’s quarterfinal match against Switzerland. Messi could not score a goal in the game. But he provided the corner kick that helped Alexis Mac Allister score Argentina’s first goal.

His performance showed that Messi’s importance is not only about scoring goals but also creating chances for his teammates. Messi has scored eight goals in the tournament so far. Even though his scoring streak ended, Messi’s overall performance in the tournament remains excellent. Argentina also showed that they can win important matches even when Messi does not score.

Next Match Update

Argentina will face England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday in Atlanta. England made it into the semifinals by beating Norway 2-1 in their quarterfinal match. This will be an important match as both teams aim to reach the World Cup final. Read out the England vs Argentina match prediction on Skoringly!

Also read- France vs Spain Semi-Final Prediction, Lineups & World Cup 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score between Argentina and Switzerland?

Argentina won the match against Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.

Is this Messi's last World Cup?

Messi has not confirmed if this will be his last World Cup. He hopes to win his second World Cup title for Argentina. 

Who scored the goals for Argentina against Switzerland?

Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez each scored a goal for Argentina.

Who scored for the Switzerland team in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Dan Ndoye scored a goal for Switzerland in the quarterfinals against Argentina.

Why was Breel Embolo sent off the field in the match between Argentina and Switzerland?

Embolo got a second yellow card in the 72nd minute after a VAR check. Switzerland had to play the rest of the match with 10 players.

Who was the Player of the Match for Argentina vs Switzerland?

Julián Álvarez was named the Player of the Match for Argentina vs Switzerland. He scored the important winning goal in the 112th minute of extra time.

Did Lionel Messi score against Switzerland?

No, Lionel Messi did not score against Switzerland. His nine-match scoring streak in the World Cup came to an end in this match.

When did Switzerland last reach the World Cup quarterfinal before this match?

Switzerland reached the World Cup quarterfinal for the first time since 1954. Their title chase comes to an end after losing to Argentina.