Argentina advances after red card and drama

World champions Argentina are through to the semifinals of the men's football World Cup after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in Kansas.

Argentina started strongly, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the opening goal in the 10th minute from a Lionel Messi corner. However, Switzerland grew into the game after halftime and equalized in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, who broke through after good interplay with Ricardo Rodriguez.

The match took a decisive turn in the 72nd minute when Swiss striker Breel Embolo received his second yellow card for diving, leaving his team with ten men. Despite this, Switzerland held on until the 112th minute of extra time, when Julián Alvarez scored a spectacular goal from outside the box into the far corner. Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory with a late counter-attack goal, making the final score 3-1.

This marks Argentina's third World Cup semifinal appearance during the Lionel Messi era. They will now face England, a historic rival, in a highly anticipated semifinal clash.