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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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.
A magnificent shot from Julian Alvarez in the 112th minute broke Switzerland hearts and ended a 1-1 deadlock that had stood since the 67th minute.
Alvarez's strike curled in near the top right corner with a diving goalkeeper Gregor Kobel failing to get near it.
Eight minutes later, Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina's third to seal the match.
Argentina will play England in Atlanta in their semifinal on Thursday.
It was a cruel end for Switzerland, who showed great courage in containing the Argentinians after being reduced to 10 men in the 72nd minute because of a red card against Breel Embolo.
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