India, July 12 -- Argentina produced a clinical extra-time display to defeat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Kansas City Stadium, booking a blockbuster semi-final meeting with England.

Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez secured victory for Lionel Scaloni's side after Switzerland had forced the contest into extra time with an equaliser from Dan Ndoye.

Switzerland made a confident start, but Argentina struck first in the 10th minute.

Lionel Messi delivered a precise corner that Alexis Mac Allister headed home despite being surrounded by taller Swiss defenders, handing the South Americans an early lead.

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