Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night.

Murat Yakin criticises Breel Embolo's controversial red card against Argentina, calling it a decisive refereeing mistake in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA's Head of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has hailed Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, following their 3-1 win over

Lionel Messi lost his cool at the referee during Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarter-final clash at Kanas. Messi had a heated chat with João Pinheia which went viral on social media.

Lautaro Martinez drove the final nail into the coffin with a stoppage-time strike, sealing a 3-1 win and keeping Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive.

Two of the world's premier strikers meet in Miami, as England and Norway vie to become the third team to reach the World Cup semifinals. Follow live.

First Half_1, Argentina, Mac Allister, (Messi), 10th minute. Second Half_2, Switzerland, Ndoye, (Rodriguez), 67th. First Overtime_None. Second Overtime_3, Argentina, Alvarez, (Lopez), 112th; 4, Argentina, Martinez, 120th+1. Goalies_Switzerland, Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller; Argentina, Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli. Yellow Cards_Embolo, Switzerland, 44th; Almada, Argentina, 97th; Martinez, Argentina, 98th; Lopez, Argentina, 114th. Referee_Joao Pedro Pinheiro. Assistant Referees_Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus, Luciano Maia, Guillermo Pacheco Larios. 4th Official_Drew Fischer.