Overview
- Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time when Julián Álvarez scored from about 25 yards to break the deadlock and Lautaro Martínez finished in stoppage time to seal the win.
- Switzerland defended in a narrow, compact block that largely denied Lionel Messi dangerous space and forced him to drop deeper to act as a playmaker.
- Breel Embolo was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 72nd minute, leaving Switzerland to hold a rigid defensive shape for nearly 50 minutes and changing the game balance.
- Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made several key saves that kept the match level through long periods and prolonged the contest into extra time.
- The result continued a tournament trend for Argentina of decisive late goals and comebacks and moves the reigning champions into the semi-finals, where they will face the next opponent in the knockout schedule.