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Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
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Becky Sullivan
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Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to advance to the FIFA World Cup semifinals. Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored late goals to secure the victory after a hard-fought match.
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The match highlights the high-stakes nature of the World Cup and the shifting reliance on younger talent alongside veteran stars like Lionel Messi.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This was not the first time Argentina had come to the brink in this FIFA World Cup .
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