Argentina defeats Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, advancing to World Cup semifinals
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The game took a controversial turn in the second half, when a yellow card for Leandro Paredes was overturned by video and a Swiss player sent off instead.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On one side of the field will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Julián Alvarez and, of course, Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of his generation.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On one side of the field will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Julián Alvarez and, of course, Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of…
The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On one side of the field will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Julián Alvarez and, of course, Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of his generation.
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Argentina and Switzerland headed to extra time with their World Cup quarterfinal tied at 1-1, though the Swiss were playing a man short after losing Breel Embolo a red card late in the second half
Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday’s quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England. (Image credit: Odd Andersen)
Julian Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland. His goal in the 112th minute broke a 1-all tie, and Lautaro Martinez added another goal in the final seconds…
By Kyle Feldscher and CNN Staff Argentina once again has pulled a rabbit out of their hats to survive another dramatic challenge, and they are through to the World Cup semifinal. Their 2-1 win over Switzerland sets up one of the biggest rivalries in world soccer with nothing less than a trip to a Wo…
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