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FIFA #1 vs #19Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, USA76,416 capacity69,045 attendance☀️ 26°C Clear skyRef: João Pinheiro
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Argentina take all three points
Argentina 3–1 Switzerland - Switzerland at Argentina
Argentina beat Switzerland 3–1.
How the goals went in
1
10′🇦🇷Goal1–0
Alexis Mac Allister
Argentina · Assist: Lionel Messi with a cross following a corner
2
67′🇨🇭Goal1–1
Dan Ndoye
Switzerland · Assist: Ricardo Rodríguez with a through ball
3
112′🇦🇷Goal2–1
Julián Álvarez
Argentina · Assist: José Manuel López
4
120+1′🇦🇷Goal3–1
Lautaro Martínez
Argentina
What stood out
- ✓Argentina controlled the ball with 59% possession.
- ✓Argentina were far more threatening in attack with 22 shots (7 on target).
- ✓Argentina won 8 corners, showing sustained pressure in the final third.
- ✓A physical contest - 4 yellow cards shown (Argentina 3, Switzerland 1).
- ✓3 of 4 goals came in the second half.
- ✓Tactical matchup: Argentina (4-1-3-2) vs Switzerland (4-2-3-1).
Match Summary
Julian Alvarez starred with a 112th minute strike to keep Argentina's title defence alive.
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