Argentina Regains Lead Against Switzerland in FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-final

Kathmandu. Argentina has regained the lead in extra time against Switzerland in the quarter-final of FIFA World Cup 2026.

In the 112th minute of extra time in the ongoing match at Kansas City Stadium, USA, Julian Alvarez scored to give Argentina a 2–1 lead.

Earlier, Argentina had taken 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 has been limited to 10 players since the 72nd minute after Brill Embolo received a second yellow card and a red card. Argentina, having a numerical advantage of one player, managed to score the decisive goal through Alvarez towards the end of the game.

The second half of extra time is ongoing. If Argentina can maintain the lead for the remaining time, they will secure a match against England in the semi-finals.

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