Julián Álvarez said he felt a 'huge release of emotions' after he scored his first World Cup goal for Argentina to propel his team into the semifinals against England.

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,

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night.

Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time as Argentina outlasted 10-man Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-finals. Argentina netted in their 15th successive World Cup game.

Julian Alvarez's stunning goal leads Argentina to a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, advancing to the World Cup semifinals.

With Argentina and England joining France and Spain in the semifinals, it’s the first time the top four teams in the FIFA rankings have all advanced that far.

A 112th-minute winner to seal a spot in the World Cup semifinals? No, it wasn't Lionel Messi coming up with the goods, but the Albiceleste supporting cast -- who all stepped up after the Swiss defence muted the Argentina captain.

Deep in extra time, Argentina finally got its likely game-winner from Julián Alvarez to beat Switzerland in their World Cup quarterfinal. See the highlight