Argentina, has booked its place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals with a dramatic 3–1 extra-time victory over Switzerland after a fiercely contested quarterfinal.
Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister converted from a Lionel Messi corner, giving the South American side an early advantage.
Switzerland responded with determination throughout the match and found an equalizer in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye, setting up a tense finish.
The contest swung decisively in Argentina’s favor in the 72nd minute when Swiss forward Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Despite being reduced to 10 players, Switzerland defended resolutely and forced the match into extra time.
Argentina eventually broke the deadlock in the 112th minute as Julián Álvarez unleashed a superb long-range strike to restore his team’s lead.
With Switzerland pushing forward in search of another equalizer, Lautaro Martínez added a third goal in stoppage time to secure a 3–1 victory.
The result sends Argentina into the World Cup semifinals, where it will face England in a highly anticipated clash.
Switzerland exits the tournament after an impressive campaign marked by disciplined performances and resilience throughout the knockout stage.
Argentina will now look to continue its quest for another World Cup title as the tournament enters its final stages.
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