Live: Lionel Messi's Argentina v Switzerland World Cup quarter final
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to advance to the football World Cup semifinals. The match featured a late goal by Julian Alvarez and a red card for Switzerland's Breel Embolo, setting up a semifinal clash against England.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant cultural and economic impact on the participating nations.
Defending champions Argentina are into the football World Cup semifinals, with a stunning 3-1 win over a gallant Swiss side, who were only overcome in extra time.
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