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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday (July 11) night.<\/p>\n

Alexis Mac Allister also scored off a corner kick from Lionel Messi, helping La Albiceleste gut out another down-to-the-wire thriller and advance to play England on Wednesday in Atlanta. <\/p>\n

The Three Lions beat Norway 2-1 earlier in the day.<\/p>\n

Messi’s nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.<\/p>\n

The game swung in the second half on a call sure to rile up critics who believe Argentina has been favoured in this tournament.<\/p>\n

The Swiss had just tied the game on Dan Ndoye’s goal in the 67th minute when Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card for a tackle on Breel Embolo. <\/p>\n

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But video showed the Swiss player falling before the Argentina midfielder made contact with him, and since Embolo received a yellow card earlier in the match, he was sent off and Switzerland left to defend with 10 players.<\/p>\n

It was the second time a yellow card has been overturned using the “mistaken identity” protocol at the World Cup. <\/p>\n

The rule allows the video assistant referee to intervene when an incorrect player is shown a yellow or red card.<\/p>\n

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For more on World Cup 2026, visit our <\/em>microsite<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals<\/div>\n
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday (July 11)…<\/p>\n

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