Alvarez's stunning strike puts Argentina ahead against 10-man Switzerland

Julian Alvarez stepped up in extra time to fire Argentina into the lead against a 10-man Switzerland side, smashing a stunning strike that echoed around the stadium in Kansas City. The quarter-final had already been a tense affair, but the breakthrough arrived when Alvarez collected the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed an unstoppable shot that flew into the top corner, leaving the Swiss goalkeeper with no chance. Switzerland, reduced to 10 men earlier in the match, had defended valiantly to take the game beyond 90 minutes, but Argentina’s relentless pressure finally told. The goal sent the Argentine fans into raptures, knowing that their side now have one foot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. For Switzerland, the task now looks almost impossible: they must find a way to score against a defence that has looked solid throughout the tournament, while remaining a man down. The match is still alive, but Alvarez's moment of brilliance has given Argentina the edge in this gripping knockout tie.