Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland and into FIFA World Cup semifinals

Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal powered Argentina into the FIFA World Cup semifinals after a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium. The defending champions needed grit as they survived a late Swiss equaliser, then capitalized on momentum in extra time. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina the lead in the 10th minute with a header from a Lionel Messi corner. Switzerland levelled in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, but Breel Embolo was sent off five minutes later after a second yellow card was upheld through video review under the tournament’s “mistaken identity” protocol. Julian Alvarez restored the lead in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martínez added the third after a counterattack to seal the victory.