FIFA World Cup 2026™Just InTop StoriesAustraliaWorldPoliticsImmigrationIndigenousEnvironmentLifeWatch FIFA World Cup 2026™LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVEJulian Alvarez celebrates his late show goal against Switzerland at the World Cup. Source: AAP / Will Oliver / EPAThis blog has now endedSwitzerland found themselves a man down against the reigning champions after Breel Embolo was sent off for diving.Julian Alvarez celebrates his late show goal against Switzerland at the World Cup. Source: AAP / Will Oliver / EPAPublished 11 July 2026 10:06pmUpdated 10m ago 2:34pmSource: SBS NewsTagsShare this with family and friendsPINNED47m ago1:57pmPINNED40m ago2:03pmWatch the moment Martínez sealed the deal for Argentina— David Smith21m ago2:22pmThanks for joining usThanks for joining us for our live coverage of the World Cup quarter-finals. The World Cup semi-finals begin on Wednesday morning (AEST). France v Spain 5am Wednesday England v Argentina 5am ThursdayYou can watch the matches live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand.— Miles Proust24m ago2:20pmIn pictures: Argentina celebrationsMessi celebrating with teammates after the win. Source: Getty / Robbie Jay BarrattHeartbreak for Switzerland. Source: Getty / Daniela PorcelliArgentina fans celebrating at the Tumbalong Park live site in Sydney. Source: Getty / Ayush KumarThere were similar scenes of celebration at the El Banderin bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Source: Getty / Tobias Skarlovnik— Miles Proust46m ago1:58pmWatch the moment Alvarez sank Switzerland's World Cup dream— David Smith57m ago1:47pmArgentina are throughAnd Argentina are through! The Swiss did well to hold up for as long as they did. They will face England in Atlanta, Georgia, in the semi-final at 5am Thursday. France and Spain will play the other semi-final in Arlington, Texas, at 5am on Wednesday. It's the first time the top four teams in the FIFA rankings have all played in the semi-finals in the same tournament. — Miles Proust57m ago1:47pmA simple finish Source: AAPIt came on the counter, with Almada carrying into the box and cutting inside. The shot is blocked by Kobel, but Lautaro Martinez is there to collect the rebound, with a simple finish, firing it in. That has all but sealed it for Argentina, who will face England in the semi-finals next week.— Miles Proust 1h ago1:42pm120 + 1' - Argentina goal!Argentina score!— Miles Proust1h ago1:42pm120'Messi gets the ball on a break but his shot is deflected away by a Swiss defender and out for a corner.1h ago1:40pm117'Emiliano Martinez catches a high cross, hitting the ground with Mac Allister, with both requiring treatment before play resumes.— Miles Proust,1h ago1:39pm117' Source: SBSLopez, who just came on, is shown a yellow after a scuffle following the goal. Switzerland make another substitution, with Vargas replacing Freuler.The Swiss will have to do something special here to come back.— Miles Proust1h ago1:37pmAlvarez with the strike Source: SBSIt came from Alvarez, with a superb long-range strike that curls up and over into the top right corner. It's Alvarez's first World Cup goal. Argentina lead 2-1, with five minutes to go. — Miles Proust1h ago1:33pm112' - Argentina breakthrough!Argentina score! — Miles Proust1h ago1:31pm110'Argentina make a change — Paredes is off for Lopez. — Miles Proust1h ago1:28pm107'Switzerland win a free kick near the sideline inside Argentina's half. It's a great cross, but Argentina clear it.— Miles Proust1h ago1:26pmSecond half of extra time underwayAnd we're back underway, with Switzerland kicking off. — Miles Proust1h ago1:24pmFirst half of extra time overAnd the whistle blows, with the first half of extra time over. The scores remain level 1-1 with the Swiss defence holding up remarkably well. — Miles Proust1h ago1:22pm105'Argentina is momentarily down to ten men, as González goes down. A rare Swiss chance, but Jashari sends his long-range strike way high. — Miles Proust1h ago1:20pm103'He can't capitalise, with the ball hitting the wall. Argentina keep possession, and Switzerland have numbers behind the ball. The Swiss look like they're just counting down the minutes. — Miles Proust1h ago1:19pm102'Argentina wins a free from a dangerous spot after a block on Messi sends him to the ground. It's well outside the box, but within Messi's range. — Miles Proust1h ago1:16pm100'Lautaro Martinez receives a yellow for a late slide tackle.Meanwhile, the Swiss make another sub — Zakaria off and Jashari on.— Miles Proust1h ago1:14pm95'A powerful strike by Almada from distance goes just wide, hitting the side netting. It looked like a winner for a moment. — Miles ProustShareGet SBS News straight to your inboxSign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.