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Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in extra‑time to set up World Cup semi‑final with England

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3–1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter‑final held in Kansas City, United States. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 10th minute from a Lionel Messi corner. Switzerland equalised in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye. In the 72nd minute Swiss striker Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation after a VAR review, reducing Switzerland to ten men. In extra time, Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez added a late goal in stoppage time (120+1) to seal the win.

The result sends the defending champions to a semi‑final against England in Atlanta on 15 July. Swiss coach Murat Yakin condemned the VAR decision that led to Embolo’s dismissal as “unacceptable”, while Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni praised his side’s resilience despite the physical strain. Security measures were heightened ahead of the semifinal due to historic England‑Argentina rivalry.

The match featured the first World Cup appearance of Palmeiras forward Flaco López, who provided the assist for Álvarez’s extra‑time goal, becoming the first Brazilian club player to record a World Cup assist since 1998.

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