Limbs in Argentina has Alvarez makes it 2-1 vs. Switzerland

Switzerland - 07/11/2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Switzerland

But while the Swiss were furious with the VAR review and referee Joao Pinheiro's decision to send off Breel Embolo, it was the correct call. The U.S. men's national team's opening match against Paraguay already sent precedent for that kind of VAR review.

The 2026 World Cup didn’t go the way any of the host nations would’ve imagined, as the United States, Canada and Mexico each bowed out in the round of 16. Yet, as much as this World Cup was a planned peak for all three programs,

The 2026 World Cup semifinals will be set by the end of the night Saturday after the England-Norway and Argentina-Switzerland showdowns decide who joins France and Spain in the tournament's final four.

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New users can get $150 in bonus bets, win or lose with bet365. Golden Boot co-leader, Lionel Messi leads Argentina against Switzerland. Scoring in nine straight matches, Messi looks to keep Argentina's title defense and scoring streak alive.