Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
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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.
Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina reach World Cup semifinals, beating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time.
Switzerland star Breel Embolo was reduced to tears after a new rule contributed to him being sent off against Argentina in their World Cup quarter-final clash.
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 ...
Argentina needed extra time to get past Switzerland. Julian Alvarez struck in the 112th minute, then Lautaro Martinez added a late goal.
Here's the latest on why Switzerland went down a man after Embolo's second yellow card.
The Swiss forward was sent off with his side drawing 1-1 with Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals in Kansas City ...
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina after a VAR check led to a second yellow card for simulation.
Lionel Messi got Argentina off to a brilliant start against Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals ...