Argentina vs. Switzerland Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights

Even up a man, it was clearly going to take something special for Argentina to beat in-form Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. And in the 112th minute, that's exactly what Julian Alvarez's right foot delivered.

From about 22 yards out, the Atletico Madrid forward curled a stunning effort well beyond Kobel's dive and into the top right corner to lift the defending champion Albiceleste into the semifinals.

It will go down as one of the all-time great World Cup goals, worthy of deciding any match and almost too good for this particular encounter, which went along in fits and starts. That was especially true after Breel Embolo picked up his second yellow card for a case of simulation only detected by VAR's expanded protocols for mistaken identity, in the process ruining any momentum the Swiss generated through Dan Ndoye's leveler five minutes earlier.

Lautaro Martinez added another in added time of the second extra time, taking advantage of the 10-man Swiss having at last to send numbers forward.

Argentina yet again survived one of the most dramatic matches of the round. They'll go on to meet England on Wednesday in Atlanta in what should be a blockbuster clash.

On the evidence of their play, you might favor the Three Lions against this version of Argentina, whose best player is still clearly 39-year-old Lionel Messi. But Argentina are playing as defending champions, free of the weight of expectations that followed Messi for so much of his international career. It will take something special to send them home.

3-1 Argentina. Bring on England.

What a strike.

Got some fans believing it went in...

What a way to keep game tied.

Nearrrrrrly with the winner

What a turn of events...

Game. On.

Pat loving the World Cup.

After getting pushed to the brink in consecutive knockout-phase games, Argentina seem oddly comfortable so far against Switzerland.

Alexis Mac Allister's 10th-minute header of Lionel Messi's corner kick put the Albiceleste in front. (That's Messi's 10th goal involvement of this tournament, if you're curious.) And without the services of injured breakout talent Johan Manzambi, the Swiss are having trouble mounting a real threat on Emi Martinez's goal.

That said, it would probably be wise for Argentina to get a second at some point. They've conceded at least once in their last three matches, and in five of their previous six knockout-phase matches at the World Cup, dating back to the round of 16 in 2022.

And eventually, the Swiss are going to start taking more chances in sending numbers forward.

Argentina still holding onto 1-0 lead.

Mac Allister with BIG header for early lead.

Last World Cup quarterfinal is here.

Three Lions = mentality monsters 🎥

Just incredible.

England are moving on to their second World Cup semifinal in three tournaments

Respect between star strikers

England has reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a 2-1 victory against Norway following extra time in Miami. 

Norway's opener was a bolt from the blue, with Harry Kane getting robbed in midfield before Andreas Schjelderup was released on the left. His stunning left-foot strike from an awkward angle sailed over Jordan Pickford's head and in off the right-hand post.

But England wouldn't be behind for long. In the 47th minute, Anthony Gordon found Jude Bellingham in the middle, and the Real Madrid star charged into the penalty area, around a couple of Norway defenders, and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland. 

Ten minutes into the second half, Norway thought they were back in front through Torbjørn Heggem. However, after the referee checked the VAR screen, he ruled it out for a push on Elliot Anderson from future teammate Erling Haaland. 

Norway had the better opportunities in the second half, but with the game at a stalemate after 90 minutes, extra time was needed. 

England needed only three minutes to get themselves in front, and it was Bellingham again who proved the difference. The Three Lions started the extra period brightly, and goalkeeper Nyland spilled a Morgan Rogers shot into the path of the No. 10, who gladly tapped home from close range to send his nation into the final four for the first time since 2018. 

Up next for England is a meeting with either Argentina or Switzerland, who face off in Kansas City at 9 p.m. ET. The semifinal matchup will take place in Atlanta on July 15 at 3 p.m. ET. 

BIG call from Norway HC, Strand Larsen in for Haaland

Djed Spence went looking for contact, original foul call was reversed after VAR

Jude pounces on the rebound and England lead in ET

Norway and England locked at 1-1 heading into extra 30 minutes

Djed Spence nearly deflected Nyland's ball into the net

That's the Bukayo we know he can be

The header is off the crossbar

Scramble in the box called back for Haaland foul on Elliot Anderson

The ball hit the sky cam cable... how insane is that?!

England and Norway head into halftime of their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal tied at 1-1. Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Jude Bellingham brought things level just before the break. 

Despite being seemingly content to sit back with 10 men behind the ball for much of the opening half, the Scandinavian side opened the scoring.

Harry Kane was dispossessed in the middle of the park, and England practically stopped playing. Schjelderup was then found in space on the edge of the box, and the Benfica winger powered a left-footed shot over Pickford and in off the right-hand post. 

Norway could have made it two after piling on the pressure following the opener, but it was England that got the quick reply. 

Bellingham burst into the box and slipped past a defender, managing to fire the ball low past Ørjan Nyland to level the scores.

England thought it would go into the half ahead after Kane converted, but it was correctly ruled out for offside.

England had dominated possession but struggled to get past a stubborn Norway backline until the Real Madrid star's crucial strike.

What a finish by Jude

"It's Alexander Sørloth time." - Alexander Sørloth

ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP. WOW

Madueke's ball into the box could not be converted

Jude and Erling share a hug pregame

Let's hope for another World Cup classic

The pregame chants getting spicy

No Englishman has made more World Cup appearances than the No. 1

Madueke off the right for England, Nusa benched for Norway

Temps + humidity will make it feel 100F+ in Miami at kickoff

Good to see you again...

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After today, we will have FOUR teams left. Norway-England and Argentina-Switzerland coming your way this afternoon...