Argentina Beats Switzerland 3-1 in Extra Time to Reach World Cup Semi-Final
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarterfinals, setting up a semi-final clash against England.
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Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, secured through goals in extra time by Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, according to Vanguard News.
The match, played on Saturday, required extra time after a tightly contested 90 minutes. Alvarez and Martinez broke Swiss resistance in the additional period, sealing the win for the reigning champions. Switzerland managed a single goal, but could not overturn the deficit, Al Jazeera reported.
The result sets up a semi-final showdown between Argentina and England, scheduled for Wednesday. Argentina’s progression marks their second consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance under the current management, as they aim to defend their title.
"Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel the reigning champions to a 3-1 win over Switzerland," Vanguard News stated. Al Jazeera confirmed the extra-time effort, noting the decisive nature of the period.
Argentina will face England in the semi-final, with both teams seeking a place in the World Cup final. The match will be the first meeting between the two nations at this stage of the tournament since 1998.