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Argentina Beats Switzerland 3-1, Reaches World Cup Semis

7/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Kansas City Stadium, moving into the World Cup semi-final.
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina coach, said fatigue will not limit his players and the team should focus on recovery.
Scaloni emphasized that the upcoming semi-final against England is simply a football game.
Midfielder Thiago Almada called the win hard-fought and said he was delighted to return Argentina to the last four.

History

Historical Context

Argentina’s 2022 World Cup group win 3-1 over Switzerland in Kansas City echoed its 1978 triumph, when the host nation defeated the Netherlands 3-1 on 25 June at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. That first title, secured by a military junta that seized power in the 1976 coup, featured Mario Kempes scoring two goals (66 % of Argentina’s tally). Coach Lionel Scaloni now revisits that historic glory.

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Story summary

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Kansas City Stadium, moving into the World Cup semi-final.
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina coach, said fatigue will not limit his players and the team should focus on recovery.
Scaloni emphasized that the upcoming semi-final against England is simply a football game.
Midfielder Thiago Almada called the win hard-fought and said he was delighted to return Argentina to the last four.

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