Worldie's last‑gasp save puts Argentina on England semi‑final path

Worldie's extra‑time save in the dying moments of extra time secured Argentina's 3‑1 extra‑time win over Switzerland, propelling La Albiceleste into the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi‑finals where they will face England on Wednesday. The dramatic finish came late on Saturday night, spilling into the early hours of Sunday, sealing the tie. Messi delivered a corner that Mac Allister headed in, giving the Argentine side the opening goal and making Messi the player with the most assists in World Cup history. The early strike set the tone for the Argentine side. After the break, the European side equalised, putting Argentina on the ropes. A VAR review, however, sent off a Swiss player, shifting momentum and proving decisive.

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In extra time the Swiss lock performed well until Julián Álvarez unleashed a rocket into the top corner, igniting the La Bombonera atmosphere created by the Argentines in the Kansas stadium. The Atlético Madrid forward's strike sent the crowd into a frenzy. Lionel Messi missed another one‑on‑one, but Lautaro Martínez pounced on the rebound to seal the win. Martínez's finish confirmed the 3‑1 result.

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The victory sets up a 2026 FIFA World Cup semi‑final on Wednesday, with England, the English side, slated to meet Argentina, while France will face Spain on Tuesday, both matches at 4 pm Brasília time. The fixtures promise high‑stakes encounters in a historic line‑up. The article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence, with the original version available in Portuguese. The Portuguese version remains available for reference.