RESULT · QUARTER-FINAL
Argentina vs Switzerland: Argentina win 3-1 after extra time
PUBLISHED JUL 12 · 2026 DATA REFRESHED AT EACH BUILD
By the PlaySpinWheel editorial team
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the fourth quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup, played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The reigning champions needed all 120 minutes to see off a Switzerland side that had reached only its fourth quarter-final in 12 World Cup appearances.
Argentina go through to the semi-finals, where England are waiting. Here is the result in full, how both teams got to Kansas City, and how the last four now lines up.
Who won Argentina vs Switzerland?
Argentina won, 3-1 after extra time. Because a World Cup knockout tie only goes to extra time when the teams are level at the end of normal time, the quarter-final was still even after 90 minutes and Argentina settled it in the extra 30. It was match 76 of the tournament, played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, kicking off at 01:00 UTC on July 12 (8pm local on the evening of July 11). Argentina advance to the semi-finals as reigning world champions; Switzerland are eliminated.
| DETAIL | ARGENTINA VS SWITZERLAND |
|---|---|
| Final score | Argentina 3, Switzerland 1 (after extra time) |
| Stage | Quarter-final, match 76 |
| Venue | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Kickoff | 01:00 UTC, July 12, 2026 |
| Decided in | Extra time, after 90 minutes level |
| Argentina next | Semi-final vs England |
| Switzerland next | Eliminated |
Why did Argentina vs Switzerland go to extra time?
Knockout matches at the World Cup cannot end in a draw. If the teams are level after 90 minutes, they play two 15-minute halves of extra time, and only if it is still level after those 120 minutes does the tie go to a penalty shootout. Argentina scored in extra time, so this one never reached penalties. For how the rest of the bracket works, read how the 2026 World Cup format works.
How did Argentina reach the quarter-final?
Argentina won Group J with a perfect record, scoring eight goals and conceding one, then came through two knockout rounds to reach Kansas City:
| ROUND | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | Algeria | Won 3-0 |
| Group J | Austria | Won 2-0 |
| Group J | Jordan | Won 3-1 |
| Round of 32 | Cape Verde | Won, July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium |
| Round of 16 | Egypt | Won, July 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Quarter-final | Switzerland | Won 3-1 after extra time |
It is Argentina's 18th World Cup, and they arrived in 2026 as holders: champions in 1978, 1986, and again in 2022. See the full squad and every fixture on the Argentina team page.
How did Switzerland reach the quarter-final?
Switzerland took seven points from Group B, drawing their opener and then winning twice, before knocking out Algeria and Colombia in the first two knockout rounds:
| ROUND | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Group B | Qatar | Drew 1-1 |
| Group B | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Won 4-1 |
| Group B | Canada | Won 2-1 |
| Round of 32 | Algeria | Won, July 2 at BC Place |
| Round of 16 | Colombia | Won, July 7 at BC Place |
| Quarter-final | Argentina | Lost 1-3 after extra time |
Both of Switzerland's knockout wins came at BC Place in Vancouver, which made Kansas City their first match away from that stadium since the group stage. See the full squad on the Switzerland team page.
Have Switzerland ever reached a World Cup semi-final?
No. This was Switzerland's fourth World Cup quarter-final, after 1934, 1938, and 1954, and they have now lost all four. In 12 World Cup appearances they have never played a semi-final and have never won the tournament. Reaching the last eight in 2026 equalled the best they have ever done, which is the hard edge of this defeat: they matched their ceiling and hit it again.
Argentina and Switzerland: World Cup records compared
| RECORD | ARGENTINA | SWITZERLAND |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 18 | 12 |
| Best finish | Champions (1978, 1986, 2022) | Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954, 2026) |
| World Cup titles | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 confederation | CONMEBOL (South America) | UEFA (Europe) |
| 2026 group | Group J | Group B |
How did the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals finish?
All four are done, and both ties on Argentina's side of the bracket needed extra time:
| QUARTER-FINAL | RESULT | VENUE AND DATE |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Morocco | France won 2-0 | Gillette Stadium, July 9 |
| Spain vs Belgium | Spain won 2-1 | SoFi Stadium, July 10 |
| Norway vs England | England won 2-1 after extra time | Hard Rock Stadium, July 11 |
| Argentina vs Switzerland | Argentina won 3-1 after extra time | Arrowhead Stadium, July 12 |
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Who do Argentina play in the semi-final?
England. They came through the other quarter-final on Argentina's side of the bracket, beating Norway 2-1 after extra time at Hard Rock Stadium, so the semi-final is Argentina vs England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday July 15, kicking off at 19:00 UTC (3pm ET, 8pm BST). The other semi-final is France vs Spain at AT&T Stadium on July 14: France beat Morocco 2-0 and Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to get there.
| SEMI-FINAL | TEAMS | VENUE AND KICKOFF |
|---|---|---|
| First semi-final | France vs Spain | AT&T Stadium, Arlington. July 14, 19:00 UTC |
| Second semi-final | Argentina vs England | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. July 15, 19:00 UTC |
It is a heavyweight tie on history alone: Argentina have three World Cup titles to England's one, and between them they have played 34 World Cups. To see the kickoff in your own time zone, use the match time converter, and follow the whole bracket on the full match schedule.
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- Who won Argentina vs Switzerland?
- Argentina won 3-1 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina advance to the semi-final against England, and Switzerland are eliminated.
- What was the final score of Argentina vs Switzerland?
- Argentina 3, Switzerland 1, after extra time. The teams were level at the end of the 90 minutes, which is why the quarter-final went to an extra 30 minutes, and Argentina won it there.
- Did Argentina vs Switzerland go to penalties?
- No. It was settled in extra time, so it never reached a shootout. A World Cup knockout tie only goes to penalties if the teams are still level after 120 minutes.
- Who do Argentina play next at the 2026 World Cup?
- England, in the semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, kicking off at 19:00 UTC (3pm ET, 8pm BST). England reached the last four by beating Norway 2-1 after extra time in the other quarter-final on that side of the bracket. The other semi-final is France vs Spain at AT&T Stadium on July 14.
- Have Switzerland ever reached a World Cup semi-final?
- No. Switzerland have now reached four World Cup quarter-finals, in 1934, 1938, 1954, and 2026, and lost all four. In 12 World Cup appearances they have never played a semi-final and have never won the tournament.
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