Argentina edged past Switzerland 3–1 in extra time to advance to the World Cup semifinals, surviving another nail-biting encounter after leading 1–0 early and being tied 1–1 through most of regulation. Switzerland’s Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation late in extra time, leaving his side down to ten men. Julián Álvarez scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute, followed by Lautaro Martínez’s insurance strike in the 121st, as Messi contributed only an assist—his first World Cup match in nine without a goal. Argentina will face England, who also advanced via extra time, in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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