Guwahati, July 12 -- Argentina booked a FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against England after defeating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in their quarterfinal.

Julian Alvarez scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute with a long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez added a third deep into stoppage time of extra time as Argentina sealed victory.

Alexis Mac Allister had given the defending champions an early lead, heading home Lionel Messi's cross in the 10th minute. Switzerland equalised in the 67th minute when Dan Ndoye finished from close range to force extra time.

The turning point came in the 72nd minute when Switzerland were reduced to 10 men after Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card following a VAR review. ...