Argentina XI vs England: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for World Cup 2026 Lionel Messi is fit to feature in World Cup semi-final Evening Standard · Jul 12
The two physical factors that may leave Argentina at a disadvantage for World Cup semi-final Argentina have ‘suffered’ through the knockout rounds – and an ageing side seem to lack the energy of others at this tournament The Independent UK · Jul 12
Argentina star reignites England rivalry in war of words with new 'history' admission Argentina pulled off another extra time victory at this World Cup, beating Switzerland in Kansas City FourFourTwo · Jul 12
Alvarez's 112th-Minute Rocket Sends Champion Argentina Past Ten-Man Switzerland Alvarez's extra-time stunner lifts Argentina past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal turned by a rare VAR red-card reversal. Latin Times · Jul 12
World Cup 2026 : England to face Argentina in tense semi-final Switzerland meanwhile is eliminated after losing to Argentina 3-1. Mac Allister gave the reigning champions the lead only ten minutes into the game, heading the ball past Gregor Kobel off a Leo Messi cross. Switzerland gained in momentum, culminating in an equalizer from Dan Ndoye. But that goal was quickly… France 24 · Jul 12
Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals. Euronews · Jul 12
England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final England and Argentina will compete in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. This match follows their quarter-final victories over Norway and Switzerland respectively. The South Americans aim to defend their title against England's trophy drought. France and Spain will contest the other semi-final match on Tuesday. The winner of the… The Economic Times · Jul 12
Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’ The head coach Lionel Scaloni said he expected to face ‘a very tough opponent’ in the semi-finals as the sides meet with a World Cup final spot on the line The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Argentina’s World Cup built on ‘suffering’ faces its biggest test yet The defending champions have taken two of their three knockout-round matches to extra-time. What will their legacy be? The Guardian - US · Jul 12
Switzerland manager criticises controversial new ‘mistaken identity’ rule after World Cup exit Switzerland’s first quarter-final in 72 years ended with Argentina instead booking a date with England in the last four The Independent UK · Jul 12
England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final. Euronews · Jul 12
Argentina struggle past Switzerland to set up semi-final showdown with England Defending champions Argentina needed two goals in extra time to subdue Switzerland 3-1 on Saturday night and advance to a semi-final clash against England. Radio France Internationale · Jul 12
Switzerland hit out at VAR after ‘mistaken identity’ check ends in Breel Embolo red card Swiss attacker shown second yellow card for simulation after referee reviewed challenge – before Argentina breaks deadlock in extra time The Guardian - AU · Jul 12
FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday's match between England vs Norway and Argentina vs Switzerland? Check who reached the semi-final stage Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a thrilling World Cup match. England also secured a 2-1 victory over Norway following an intense extra-time period. Both teams demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess to advance in the tournament. The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals will feature France versus Spain next.… The Economic Times · Jul 12
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Argentina survive World Cup scare after Julian Alvarez screamer but these major flaws offer England hope in grudge match Argentina 3-1 AET Switzerland: A stunner from Julian Alvarez bailed out the champions in extra-time, with England awaiting in the semi-finals, Richard Jolly details how their flaws could hand Thomas Tuchel encouragement
Sports Illustrated · Jul 12 Argentina Player Ratings vs. Switzerland: Controversy Overshadows Last-Gasp Win La Albiceleste escaped Kansas City with a victory thanks to another favorable refereeing decision.
FourFourTwo · Jul 12 Argentina 3-1 Switzerland AET highlights: Lionel Messi and co book place in World Cup semi-final Lionel Messi and Argentina face Switzerland in the last of four 2026 World Cup quarter-finals
Bangkok Post · Jul 12 Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals KANSAS CITY, Missouri Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time on Saturday, surviving a third consecutive dramatic knockout match and keeping alive their bid to win back-to-back titles.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 Julián Álvarez’s extra-time stunner sinks 10-man Switzerland to send Argentina into semi-finals Julián Álvarez broke Switzerland’s resistance in extra time before Lautaro Martínez sealed Argentina’s 3-1 World Cup quarter-final victory
The Economic Times · Jul 12 FIFA 2026: Argentina punch semi-final ticket with extra-time victory over Switzerland Defending champions Argentina overcame a resilient Swiss defence to seal a 3-1 victory after extra time in a gruelling World Cup quarter-final clash, setting up a blockbuster semi-final showdown against England.
France 24 · Jul 12 World Cup 2026: Argentina reach semi-finals after extra-time battle with 10-man Switzerland Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals, with the Nati's numerical disadvantage ultimately proving decisive. Despite Embolo's dismissal reducing Switzerland to ten men, the Alpine underdogs fought valiantly before Argentina's greater experience and depth secured passage to the final…
FourFourTwo · Jul 12 Who is Joao Pinheiro? The referee for Argentina vs Switzerland? The last quarter final game takes place on Saturday between the defending World Cup winners and European underdogs
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Breel Embolo in tears after Switzerland forward given red card after mistaken identity VAR decision The Swiss forward was sent off with his side drawing 1-1 with Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals in Kansas City
Evening Standard · Jul 12 David Beckham, Liam Gallagher lead praise for ‘brilliant’ England win England will now face Argentina in the semi-final.
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Messi and Argentina take a 1-0 lead over Switzerland into halftime of World Cup quarterfinal Lionel Messi got Argentina off to a brilliant start against Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals