Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time on Sunday to secure their passage to the semi-finals, with the defending champions ultimately prevailing after Mac Allister's early opening goal was cancelled out by the Nati's determined comeback. The Albiceleste dominated much of normal time but found Switzerland's defensive organisation difficult to break down, with Emiliano Martinez's brilliant goalkeeping keeping Argentina ahead through sustained Swiss pressure. Embolo's red card appeared to tip the scales decisively in Argentina's favor, yet the underdogs refused to surrender, pushing forward with remarkable resilience despite being outnumbered throughout the additional period. Lautaro Martinez settled the quarter-final in the 122nd minute with a decisive strike into the bottom right corner after the ball rebounded to him just outside the box, sending Argentina into the semi-finals. (FRANCE 24 with AFP)