Defending champions Argentina overcame a resilient Swiss defence to seal a 3-1 victory after extra time in a gruelling World Cup quarter-final clash, setting up a blockbuster semi-final showdown against England.

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…

The Albiceleste needed goals by Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez in extra time to get past the Swiss team

Julian Alvarez scored the decisive goal deep into extra time.