Lionel Messi and Argentina facing Switzerland for the right to play England in the World Cup semifinal
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to secure a spot in the World Cup semifinals. They are set to face England in Atlanta after a hard-fought match that saw Switzerland finish with ten men.
Why it matters
This match determines the bracket for the World Cup semifinals, a major global sporting event.
Link Copied! Argentina outlasts Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals By Jacob Lev Julian Alvarez, center, celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal. Ryan Pierse/FIFA via Getty Images Argentina has loved taking the hardest path possible this World Cup.
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