Lionel Messi Leads Argentina to Thrilling World Cup Semifinals Berth
Argentina has advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time. The match, held at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday night, saw the defending World Cup champions secure their spot in the semifinals.
Lionel Messi extended his World Cup record with his 10th career assist, setting up Alexis Mac Allister's early goal. However, Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th minute. The Swiss team was then reduced to 10 men after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card.
Argentina pushed for a winning goal, eventually breaking through in the 112th minute with Julián Álvarez's decisive strike. Lautaro Martínez added an insurance goal in the 121st minute, cementing Argentina's place in the semifinals. They will face England in Atlanta on Wednesday, with the winner set to meet either France or Spain in the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi extended his World Cup record with his 10th career assist, setting up Alexis Mac Allister's early goal. However, Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th minute. The Swiss team was then reduced to 10 men after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card.
Argentina pushed for a winning goal, eventually breaking through in the 112th minute with Julián Álvarez's decisive strike. Lautaro Martínez added an insurance goal in the 121st minute, cementing Argentina's place in the semifinals. They will face England in Atlanta on Wednesday, with the winner set to meet either France or Spain in the World Cup final.
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