# Alvarez extra-time goal defeats 10-man Switzerland, Argentina into semi-finals

Julian Alvarez scored a stunning goal in extra time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over a 10-man Switzerland side, securing a spot in the semi-finals. Switzerland played with a man disadvantage after a second-half red card but held on until Alvarez's decisive strike. The win keeps Argentina's title defense on track in the tournament.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/12/switzerland-argentina-world-cup-quarter-final-match-report) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:58:37 GMT