Quarter-final
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
Switzerland were the hardest team to beat in this whole World Cup, and for 90 minutes they came very close to knocking the champions out.
But Argentina had Lionel Messi and too much quality in extra time, and 2 late goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez helped them win it 3-1 against a really strong Switzerland team.
Argentina are now heading to play a huge semi-final against England.
How the match went
Switzerland had the best defense left in the World Cup, and they made Argentina work very hard for this win.
But Argentina took the lead early, when Messi sent in a corner in the 10th minute and their midfielder Alexis Mac Allister scored with a header to make it 1-0.
Then it stayed 1-0 at half-time, but Switzerland never stop fighting and came back in the second half.
In the 67th minute Switzerland's defender Ricardo Rodriguez set it up, and their winger Dan Ndoye scored to make it 1-1.
In the 72nd minute Switzerland's striker Breel Embolo got a red card, which left his team with only 10 men for the rest of the game.
But even with a man short, Switzerland defended bravely, and it was still 1-1 after 90 minutes.
That meant the match was going to extra time, which is 30 more minutes played when the score is tied in a knockout game.
But in the 112th minute, Argentina's forward Julian Alvarez scored a great goal from long range to make it 2-1.
Then right at the very end, in the 120+1 minute, their striker Lautaro Martinez added a third to make it 3-1.
So Argentina win 3-1 after extra time, as Messi carries once again his country to a semi-final, this time against England.
Key moments
- ⚽ 10' Mac Allister (Argentina)
- ⚽ 67' Ndoye (Switzerland)
- ⚽ 112' Álvarez (Argentina)
- ⚽ 120+1' Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Saturday, July 11
- Kickoff Time
- 20:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Quarter-final
What's next for Argentina?
Argentina are through to the semi-finals, and Lionel Messi's dream of another World Cup trophy is still alive.
They had to work incredibly hard for this, because Switzerland pushed them all the way to extra time.
Next they play England in the semi-final, and they will give everything they have got, with a very strong team.
Switzerland are out of the World Cup
Switzerland are out, and this one will hurt because they came so close to a huge shock.
They were the hardest team to beat in the whole tournament, and even with only 10 men they were still tied 1-1 with the reigning world champions after 90 minutes.
They can leave with great pride and be content with their run.
Common questions
What was the final score of Argentina vs Switzerland?
Argentina won 3-1 after extra time. It was 1-1 after 90 minutes, then Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to win it and send Argentina to the semi-finals.
Who scored for Argentina against Switzerland?
Alexis Mac Allister scored first with a header in the 10th minute. Julian Alvarez made it 2-1 in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martinez added a third right at the very end.
Why did Switzerland play with 10 men against Argentina?
Their striker Breel Embolo was shown a red card in the 72nd minute. Switzerland then had to hold Argentina off for the last part of normal time and all of extra time a player short, which is a big reason the champions found a way through late.
How close did Switzerland come to knocking out Argentina?
Very close. Switzerland made it 1-1 in the 67th minute, and even after a red card left them with 10 men, the game was still tied 1-1 after 90 minutes. Only 2 late Argentina goals in extra time finally beat them.