Argentina national team striker Julian Alvarez was recognized as the best player in the quarterfinal match of the World Cup 2026 against Switzerland.

The forward became one of the main heroes of the match, which ended with the Argentines defeating the Argentines 3:1 after the extra hour.

At the 112th goal, Alvarez scored an extremely important goal, effectively sending it into the far corner of the Swiss national team goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. This goal took Argentina ahead at the final moment of the match and became the first for a 26-star striker at the world championships.

Alvarez’s most effective strike became the key episode of the match, after which the Argentines consolidated their advantage and secured their advance to the World Cup semi-final, where they will play against England.