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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland player ratings: Messi pulls strings, Alvarez saves Argentina in extra time

Sports Mole

July 12, 2026

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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland player ratings: Messi pulls strings, Alvarez saves Argentina in extra time

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, Messi delivered the assist, Alvarez struck the winner and Embolo's red card proved decisive. Full player ratings.

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· Jun 23, 2026

Argentina fans celebrate as Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history

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Related coverage for "Argentina 3-1 Switzerland player ratings: Messi pulls strings, Alvarez saves Argentina in extra time": Buenos Aires Times — Messi rules the World Cup – but are Argentina too reliant on him?. TASS — Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Egypt. NBC News — Conexión Mundial | Argentina busca otro paso hacia el sueño mundialista. 101GREATGOALS.COM — LIVE – Argentina v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 text commentary, updates, goals and stats with Lionel Messi in quarter final action. Sweden Herald — World Cup guide: Messi in media row ahead of Argentina's group final. Associated Press — Argentina fans celebrate as Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history

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