Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time during the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal. The victory sets up a semi-final match against England.
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Julian Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute, before Lautaro Martinez added a late third.
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