Argentina advances to the second round with a suffered victory against Cape Verde

The Argentina National Team achieved an agonizing victory against Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. The final score was 3-1 in overtime, played at the Kansas City Stadium.

Keys to the match

Argentina struck first in the 10th minute. Alexis Mac Allister connected with a header after a corner kick. The albiceleste dominance faded as the minutes passed. Switzerland found the tie at 67 through Dan Ndoye.

The expulsion of Breel Embolo in the 72nd minute for a double yellow seemed to tip the balance. However, the score did not move in regulation time. The game went to extra time.

In the second extra time, Julián Álvarez broke the tie with a powerful shot into the corner. Already in the final minutes, Lautaro Martínez sentenced the final 3-1.

With this victory, the team led by Lionel Messi will play its third World Cup semi-final with the star on the field. The next rival will be England, in a duel of high sporting rivalry.

Bellingham Key Performance

England advanced to the next round of the 2026 World Cup after beating Norway with a double from Jude Bellingham. The match, played in the United States, started uphill for the English.

Norway took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Andreas Schjelderup. The shot, from a poor angle, ended up in the back of the net. England’s reaction came in stoppage time of the first half: Bellingham tied it at 45+2 and forced extra time.

In extra time, the midfielder appeared again. His second goal came early and demoralized the Norwegian team, who could not respond. The final score sealed Norway’s elimination and kept the English dream of winning the title alive.

Bellingham consolidates itself as a figure in the tournament. His ability to resolve complicated matches has been decisive. The victory reaffirms the potential of the English team in the competition.

Lawn as a collector’s item

FIFA found a new way to capitalize on the most anticipated match. Now it is selling fragments of the playing field from the 2026 World Cup final, which will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Each piece costs $450.

The product is sold in the agency’s official store. Includes an acrylic block with a USB stick containing a certificate of authenticity. The description invites fans to “own an authentic piece of football history.”

Shipping is limited to addresses in the United States and Europe. They will start after the final. The initiative joins other commercial strategies that have generated controversy in this edition.

Tickets with record prices

Ticket costs have also been the focus of criticism. A conventional ticket for the final reaches $32,970. Hospitality packages, which include food and drinks, go up to $34,500.

FIFA’s decision to take advantage of every aspect of the event – ​​from the grass to the hydration breaks, where sponsor ads were inserted – reflects an unprecedented commercial strategy. For many fans, these prices are unaffordable and distance the sport from its popular base.