Switzerland misses World Cup semifinals despite Alvarez's dream goal
Switzerland has missed its first World Cup semifinals. In the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, the team lost to Argentina with 3:1 in extra time. Julián Alvarez's dream goal decided the match.
What happened?
Argentina went early in the lead. Lionel Messi hit a corner from the left onto the short post, where the 1.76-meter-tall Alexis Mac Allister climbed highest and headed the ball into the far corner for the 1:0 lead (10.). A well-studied variant, Sow had the upper hand in the direct duel with the Argentine midfielder.
Switzerland had a hard time creating chances and weakened itself with an unnecessary red card. Through the defeat, the Swiss missed their first World Cup semifinals.
Why is this important for Switzerland?
Switzerland had luck on their side. What they achieved is historically - they stood in the semifinals. But the defeat against Argentina means they have missed their first World Cup semifinals.
What comes next?
Switzerland must focus on the next step. Their next game is against Scotland on September 29, 2026. The Swiss must improve their performance to get into the next round.
Last result: Switzerland 3-4 Germany (2026-03-27)
Switzerland has played several important games against strong opponents in the past. But the defeat against Argentina shows that there is still a lot to do. The Swiss must build on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses to get into the next round.
