Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis
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"Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Anchorage Daily News and ESPN. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Why is "Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis" trending?
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Coverage (2)
- Argentina defeats Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, advancing to World Cup semifinals Anchorage Daily News · 12h ago
- Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis ESPN · 12h ago
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