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JOYOUS. Argentina's Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrate after their match against Switzerland as Argentina qualifies for the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Lionel Messi's Argentina side keeps alive its bid to become the first team to retain the FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 1962 as it ends Switzerland's fairytale run

KANSAS CITY, USA – Argentina’s Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarterfinal win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday, July 11 (Sunday, July 10, Manila time), and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England.