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Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals

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  • Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
  • Goals from Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez in extra time secured the win.
  • Argentina will face England in the next round, having kept their bid for consecutive titles alive.

Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time on Saturday. The dramatic win in Kansas City keeps their hopes of winning back-to-back titles alive after another tense knockout match.

Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead in the 10th minute, heading home a Lionel Messi corner. However, Switzerland fought back, with Dan Ndoye equalizing in the 67th minute. The match took another turn when Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute following a VAR review.

With the score tied after regulation, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to secure Argentina's passage to the next round. The victory sets up a semi-final clash against England, who also advanced after a demanding extra-time win over Norway.

Argentina's journey continues as they aim to replicate their 2022 World Cup success, facing a strong English side in their upcoming match.

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