"Come on England": Argentine press celebrates 3-1 win over Switzerland, anticipates key semifinal

Argentina's media celebrated the national team's 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, securing a spot in the semifinals. The win, achieved in extra time, sets up a highly anticipated clash against England, who defeated Norway 2-1.

Sports daily Olé highlighted Julián Álvarez's "unforgettable golazo" that broke the tie in the second half of extra time. La Nación's web portal proclaimed "To the semifinals! With pure emotion: Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in a match that had everything and now meets England." Clarín noted Argentina's struggle against Switzerland but emphasized their win in extra time, also pointing out Lionel Messi's minor eye injury and the Swiss striker Breel Embolo's expulsion for simulation.

TyC Sports and Infobae portals echoed the sentiment of a hard-fought victory, with Argentina overcoming Switzerland in extra time to advance to the semifinals against England. Página 12, while critical of Argentina's play, focused on the goals from Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, under the headline "Welcome goalscorers, we were waiting for you." Perfil described the match as a "battle to remember," stating that Argentina reaches the semifinals "exhausted and heroic."

The goals for Argentina were scored by Alexis MacAllister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez. Switzerland had initially equalized through Dan Ndoye during the first 90 minutes.