Argentina, Switzerland and Julián Álvarez
Saturday in Kansas City
Argentina reached the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, setting up a clash with England in Atlanta. Alexis Mac Allister scored first before Dan Ndoye equalised and Julián Álvarez struck the decisive late goal.
Switzerland were furious after Breel Embolo received a second yellow for simulation following VAR review, leaving them with 10 men. Lautaro Martínez later sealed the result, while Lionel Messi praised Argentina’s resilience after another stressful knockout escape.