RIYADH, July 12, 2026 (SPA) -- The Argentine national team booked its place in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating its Swiss counterpart 3-1 in the match that brought them together today, within the quarter-final round. The Argentine team opened the scoring early through player Mac Allister in the tenth minute, maintaining their lead until the Swiss team equalized in the 67th minute through their player Dan Ndoye, ending the regular time of the match in a 1-1 draw, with the match decided in extra time. In extra time, player Julián Alvarez managed to restore the lead for Argentina by scoring the second goal in the 112th minute, before player Lautaro Martínez confirmed his country's qualification by scoring the third goal in the first minute of stoppage time of the second extra period. With this win, the Argentine team continued its campaign in the tournament, setting a date in the semifinals, and continuing its quest to compete for the 2026 World Cup title. // End //07:01 PM Mecca Time 0017