Defending champions Argentina continue to rewrite FIFA World Cup history. After their dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi's side achieved a remarkable milestone that no nation has ever managed before.
The win saw Argentina become the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score at least two goals in 12 consecutive matches at the tournament, breaking a record that had stood for nearly a century.
Argentina Surpasses Uruguay's Legendary Record
The previous record belonged to Uruguay, who scored two or more goals in 11 straight World Cup matches between the inaugural tournament in 1930 and the 1954 edition.
Argentina's incredible attacking streak has now reached 12 games, underlining the team's consistency and firepower under Lionel Scaloni. From their triumphant 2022 World Cup campaign to their impressive run in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026, La Albiceleste have repeatedly found ways to score multiple goals against every opponent they have faced.
With stars such as Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, and Alexis Mac Allister leading the charge, Argentina have established themselves as one of the most dangerous attacking teams in World Cup history.
The record is even more impressive considering that many of the world's greatest teams, including Brazil, Germany, and Italy, never managed to put together such a prolonged scoring run on football's biggest stage.
Match Summary: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
Argentina was made to work hard by a resilient Swiss side in Kansas City. Alexis Mac Allister gave the South Americans an early lead in the 10th minute, but Switzerland responded through Dan Ndoye's second-half equalizer to force extra time. The momentum swung further in Argentina's favor when Swiss striker Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute, reducing Switzerland to ten men.
However, the European side continued to defend heroically and looked set to take the game to penalties. In the 112th minute, Julián Álvarez finally broke Swiss resistance with a stunning strike before Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory deep into stoppage time, sending Argentina into the semi-finals with a 3-1 triumph.
A Semifinal for the Ages Awaits
Argentina's historic victory has now set up one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. Lionel Messi and the defending champions will face Harry Kane's England in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final after the Three Lions defeated Norway 2-1.
With history, star power, and a place in the World Cup final on the line, a potentially iconic showdown awaits, one that could truly go down as one of the great World Cup matches of all time.
