Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time on Saturday, advancing to the World Cup semifinals. Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal in the 112th minute, while Lautaro Martinez added another goal in the final seconds of the game.

Argentina to Face England in Semifinals

Argentina will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday in Atlanta. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to advance to the final.

Lionel Messi, who has been a key player for Argentina throughout the tournament, did not score in the match, ending his nine-game World Cup scoring streak. However, his team’s victory ensures that he will have the opportunity to pursue a second World Cup title.

The game was marked by a controversial call in the second half, when a yellow card given to an Argentine player was overturned after a video review showed that the Swiss player had fallen before making contact. The call led to the ejection of a Swiss player, leaving the team to defend with 10 players for the remainder of the game.

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