Match reportAI
Argentina advanced to the semi-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium. Mac Allister opened the scoring in the tenth minute, setting the tone for a dominant first half where Argentina controlled possession at 59 percent. Switzerland fought back through Ndoye's goal in the 67th minute, briefly threatening an upset. However, Argentina's greater attacking threat proved decisive in extra time. Alvarez and Martinez sealed the result in the 112th and 120th minutes respectively, ending any Swiss hopes of a dramatic comeback. Lionel Messi earned player of the match honors with a 9.2 rating, orchestrating Argentina's attacking play throughout. Argentina's 22 total shots and seven on goal vastly outpaced Switzerland's 11 and five, reflecting their superior control. The result sends Argentina through to the semi-finals as a top contender while Switzerland's tournament run ends in the quarter-finals.



