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Semi-final set as England best Norway and Argentina down Switzerland — as it happened

Switzerland found themselves a man down against the reigning champions after Breel Embolo was sent off for diving.
Argentina celebrate a goal in the 2026 World Cup
Julian Alvarez celebrates his late show goal against Switzerland at the World Cup. Source: AAP / Will Oliver / EPA

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Watch the moment Martínez sealed the deal for Argentina

— David Smith

92'

Alverez punts a long-range effort way over the crossbar after Messi played a short corner.

— Miles Proust

Argentina sub

Argentina have made a change, with Enzo Fernandez replaced by Thiago Almada.

Switzerland also made a late change at the end of stoppage time, with Ricardo Rodriguez replaced by Eray Comert.

— Miles Proust

Extra time underway

Argentina kicks off as extra time begins.

— Miles Proust

90 + 8'

Another big chance! Lisandro Martinez tries a bicycle kick, but Kobel makes a stretching dive to palm it away.

The full-time whistle blows, and we're heading to extra time.

— Miles Proust

The dramatic moment Embolo caught a red card

Was the ref right to send Switzerland's Breel Embolo off? See the replay for yourself.

— David Smith

90 + 4'

The Swiss have numbers behind the ball, as Argentina continue their press.

Messi is getting plenty of touches around the box.

— Miles Proust

90 + 3'

Messi with a strike, cutting inside and letting it fly with his weaker right foot, but it's just wide of the far post!

He's looking dangerous in these dying minutes.

— Miles Proust

Let's see that Ndoye equaliser again

Persistence pays off.

— David Smith.

Nine minutes of stoppage

Nine minutes of stoppage time, as Argentina hunts for a late winner.

— Miles Proust

89'

Chance for Argentina, with Gonzalez making a slide to keep the ball in play. Mac Allister goes for the header, but it's out for a goal kick.

— Miles Proust

86' - Late substitutions

Some late changes, with Lautaro Martinez and Gonzalo Montiel coming on for Rodrigo de Paul and Nahuel Molina for Argentina.

The Swiss make a triple sub, with Sow, goal-scorer Ndoye and Rieder making way for Widmer, Amdouni and Muheim.

— Miles Proust

85'

A chance for Argentina, with Messi taking on the chest and trying to flick it over the Swiss keeper, but it's blocked.

But the flag is up.

Argentina have struggled to breakthrough the Swiss defence, despite having an extra man. We could be heading to extra time.

— Miles Proust

Argentine sub

Argentina make their first sub, with Gonzalez on for Tagliafico.

— Miles Proust

Drinks break is called

After all that drama, the drinks break is called.

— Miles Proust

72' - Swiss down to 10!

Colourful graphic showing a red card in the Argentina v Switzerland quarter final match at the World Cup 2026.
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Switzerland are down to 10 men!

Embolo draws a second yellow after a dive.

Paredes was given the initial yellow, but the decision is reversed after a VAR check shows Embolo makes a dive.

It's Embolo's second booking, and he's dismissed.

The Swiss bench are up in arms, and Embolo is reduced to tears.

He won't be playing in the semi-final if Switzerland progresses.

Just when momentum had swung Switzerland's way.

— Miles Proust

Clinical finish by Ndoye

A colourful graphic showing a goal in the Argentina v Switzerland quarter final at the World Cup 2026.
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It came from Ndoye, after a nice one-two on the left flank, with the shot on a tight angle into the far corner, going through Martinez's legs. A Clinical finish.

It came just minutes after Martinez had his best save, with a long-range strike by Xhaka.

Argentina have fallen asleep in the past 10 minutes and Switzerland have capitalised.

— Miles Proust

66' - Switzerland goal!

Switzerland find an equaliser! It's 1-1.

65'

Martinez made a great save after a nice build-up from the Swiss.

Rodriguez's cross is met with a glancing header from Ndoye's, with Martinez making a dive to the left to keep out.

— Miles Proust

63'

Messi whips in a free, but it's cleared out of danger.

Switzerland make a quick break, taking up the left flank, but the cross is out for a corner.

— Miles Proust

60'

Martinez makes a stretching save after a header from Embolo, who is unable to get much power behind it.

Paredes is up and playing.

— Miles Proust

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