Argentina and Switzerland Match Ends 1-1 in 90 Minutes, Extra Time to Decide Winner

Kathmandu. The quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has ended in a 1-1 draw in the stipulated 90 minutes. Extra time will now be played to decide the outcome of the match.

Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute through a goal by Alexis Mac Allister. Mac Allister scored with a header from an excellent assist by captain Lionel Messi.

However, in the 67th minute of the second half, Dan Ndoye scored from a pass by Ricardo Rodriguez, bringing Switzerland back to a 1-1 draw.

Switzerland was forced to play with 10 players from the 72nd minute. Forward Breel Embolo was shown a red card after receiving a second yellow card for diving.

Towards the end of the match, captain Messi of Argentina had a golden opportunity to score the winning goal, but Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved his shot. Since replays showed Messi was not offside, Argentina is considered to have missed a big opportunity.

Even with an extra player, Argentina could not capitalize on it in the stipulated time. The team that will face England in the semi-finals will now be decided through extra time or, if necessary, a penalty shootout.