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Argentina Survive Switzerland Scare to Reach World Cup Semis — and Face England
Times of India·Monday, 13 July 2026
Defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, with Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scoring in extra time after Switzerland equalised. Lionel Messi also became the first player in World Cup history to record ten assists during the match. Argentina will now face England in the semifinals.
Why It Matters
An Argentina vs England World Cup semifinal is one of football's most loaded fixtures, and Messi's historic milestone makes this even bigger for fans worldwide.
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