SportsPublished: 12 July 2026 at 07:37

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez's long-range strike in the 112th minute gave defending champion Argentina a 3-1 victory over Switzerland and a spot in the World Cup semifinals.

In a World Cup quarterfinal match, defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1. Julian Alvarez scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute with a long-range shot. The win sends Argentina to the semifinals of the tournament.

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