Argentina beats Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semifinals, sets scoring records

Argentina secured a spot in the World Cup semifinals after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Switzerland in extra time. Goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez sealed the win, extending Argentina's impressive scoring streak.

The team has now scored at least two goals in 12 consecutive World Cup matches, breaking the previous record of 11 held by Uruguay since 1954. This consistent offensive performance highlights Argentina's attacking prowess throughout the tournament.

Argentina also demonstrated their strength in extra time, winning their 11th out of 13 World Cup matches that went beyond regulation. Notably, they are the first team in history to score two goals in extra time in two separate matches within a single World Cup tournament.

With this victory, Argentina reaches the semifinals for the seventh time in their history. Their previous six appearances in the final four resulted in three championships (1978, 1986, 2022) and three runner-up finishes (1930, 1990, 2014). Historically, reaching the semifinals has often led to a championship match appearance for the team.