Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
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.
Why it matters
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 .
Soccer Edition In a nailbiter, England moves on to the World Cup semifinals, defeating Norway 2-1 First, the defending champions needed extra time to escape Cape Verde , the Cinderella story of this tournament. Then, they needed a miraculous comeback to overcome a 0-2 deficit to Egypt in the Round of 16.
In Saturday's quarterfinal in Kansas City, the Albiceleste stood on the edge once again, trapped in a 1-1 tie for much of the second half and extra time against a feisty Switzerland team that would not lie down — even once they were playing down a man and a loss seemed inevitable.
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