Argentina Reaches FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals
Kathmandu. Defending champions Argentina have reached the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Argentina secured their place in the final four by defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in the quarterfinals.
In the match held at Kansas City Stadium in America, Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute through a goal by Alexis Mac Allister. Mac Allister scored with an excellent assist from captain Lionel Messi.
However, in the 67th minute of the second half, Dan Ndoye scored an equalizer, bringing the game to a 1-1 situation. Five minutes later, Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off with a red card after receiving his second yellow card, limiting the Swiss team to 10 players.
As no further goals were scored by either team in the regulation 90 minutes, the match went into extra time. In the 112th minute of extra time, Julian Alvarez gave Argentina the lead again, and in the first minute of injury time, Lautaro Martinez added another goal, securing Argentina's victory.
With this victory, Argentina has set up a semi-final clash with England. The match will be held on Wednesday night according to Nepali time.
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