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Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez added a late goal as Argentina extended its World Cup unbeaten streak to 12 matches.
- On Saturday, July 11, 2026, defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Kansas City Stadium, advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
- Alexis Mac Allister's 10th-minute header gave Argentina an early lead, but Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th minute before a VAR review led to Embolo's red card.
- Switzerland coach Murat Yakin called Embolo's dismissal for simulation "unacceptable," arguing FIFA's mistaken identity protocol unfairly penalized his team during a critical moment.
- Argentina will face England in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, July 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta after England defeated Norway 2-1 on Saturday.
- The victory extends Argentina's unbeaten streak to 12 World Cup matches while keeping alive their bid to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1962.
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Argentina are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in Sunday morning's quarter-final. The decisive moment came when Swiss star Breel Embolo was sent off for filming.
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Argentina oust Switzerland in extra time, advance to semifinals
Argentina and England have met five times previously in the World Cup, matches that have provided some iconic moments. The post Argentina oust Switzerland in extra time, advance to semifinals appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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