Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
Argentina edges past Switzerland in extra time to secure a World Cup semifinal slot.
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The brief
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to advance to the World Cup semi‑finals. Reuters, ESPN and Yahoo Sports all stress the extra‑time nature of the win; Yahoo Sports highlights Julián Álvarez’s extra‑time golazo and notes that Switzerland finished the match with ten men.
Coverage points to a semifinal matchup against England, setting the stage for the next round of the tournament.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the Argentina‑Switzerland quarter‑final?
Argentina won 3-1 after extra time.
Which player scored the decisive extra‑time goal?
Julián Álvarez scored the extra‑time golazo, according to Yahoo Sports.
Who is Argentina’s opponent in the upcoming semifinal?
The coverage indicates Argentina will face England in the semifinal.
Coverage (4)
- Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England Al Jazeera · 3h ago
- Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals Reuters · 3h ago
- Argentina survive Switzerland to book semifinal with England ESPN · 3h ago
- World Cup 2026: Julián Álvarez's extra-time golazo powers Argentina's 3-1 quarterfinal win over 10-man Switzerland Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
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