In a hard-fought encounter at the Arrowhead Stadium, Argentina secured a 3-1 victory against 10-man Switzerland after extra time, setting up a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup semi-final showdown against England.Julian Alvarez's stunning goal in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martinez's late strike sealed the win for Lionel Scaloni's team.The match saw Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri receive a second yellow card for simulation, leading to their numerical disadvantage.Argentina's early lead came from Alexis Mac Allister's opener, set up by Lionel Messi, while Switzerland equalized through Dan Ndoye.Despite dominating possession, Argentina struggled to break down the Swiss defense until Alvarez's moment of magic.

This victory ensures the top four FIFA-ranked teams will contest the semi-finals, with Argentina aiming to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain their World Cup crown.The clash against England promises intense rivalry, marked by historical tensions over the Falkland Islands dispute.