Argentina book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ semifinals

• Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time and advanced to the Semifinals.

• Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored the goals that secured qualification.

The reigning world champions overcame a demanding challenge against Switzerland and qualified for the Semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, where they will look for a place in another Final.

Argentina once again showed their character

The Argentina National Team took another step in their title defense after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by defeating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.

Lionel Scaloni’s team opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Alexis Mac Allister, but the European side equalized in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, sending the match into extra time.

When the match appeared to be heading toward penalties, La Albiceleste once again showed their quality. Julián Álvarez put Argentina back in front in the 112th minute and, in added time of the second period of extra time, Lautaro Martínez sealed qualification with the final 3-1 scoreline.

With this victory, Argentina reached the Semifinals of the FIFA World Cup for the second consecutive tournament and continues to be one of the competition’s biggest protagonists.

Quarterfinals

Argentina 3-1 Switzerland

July 11 — Kansas

Next Match

Semifinals

Argentina vs. England

July 15 — Atlanta

La Albiceleste will look for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final against the English national team.

CONMEBOL remains represented

With Argentina’s qualification, CONMEBOL will have a representative in the Semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The reigning champions of the CONMEBOL Copa América™ and the FIFA World Cup™ are two matches away from winning another world title and will look to extend South American football’s prominence on the international stage.