Argentina and Switzerland Quarterfinal Remains Goalless in Extra Time

Kathmandu. The first half of extra time in the quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland under the FIFA World Cup 2026 has also ended goalless. Both teams created some opportunities in extra time after the regulation 90 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw, but could not convert them into goals. Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute through Alexis Mac Allister's goal. Switzerland equalized in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye's goal, assisted by captain Lionel Messi. Switzerland was reduced to 10 players after Breel Embolo received a red card for a second yellow card from the 72nd minute, but Argentina could not capitalize on that to score a decisive goal in the first 15 minutes of extra time. Now 15 minutes of the game remain. If neither team scores in the second extra time, the team to reach the semi-finals will be decided by a penalty shootout. The winner will compete with England in the final four.