Switzerland’s dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end after suffering a 1-3 defeat to Argentina at Kansas City Stadium.
Argentina will now face fierce rivals England in the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister gave his side a 1-0 lead with a powerful header.
Switzerland responded in the second half through Dan Ndoye, who scored in the 67th minute.
The Swiss side were reduced to 10 men in the 72nd minute after the referee showed Breel Embolo a second yellow card for simulation.
The match went into extra time, where Julian Alvarez scored Argentina’s second goal in the 112th minute.
Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory with a goal in the 121st minute.
Earlier, England registered a 2-1 victory over Norway in another quarter-final match at Miami Stadium.
Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for Norway in the 36th minute, but Jude Bellingham equalised for England in the 47th minute.
The Three Lions came under sustained pressure before Bellingham struck again in the 93rd minute to seal the win and end the Nordic side’s memorable World Cup campaign.
Later, talking to reporters, Bellingham said: “Character, perseverance [got us through]; even when things weren’t working, we gave everything we got. I’m so proud of the team. It was a victory for everyone. The whole country wins – everyone behind us, the staff.”
