Lionel Messi's scoring prowess was temporarily paused as he provided a pivotal assist for Argentina's first goal in a thrilling match. Switzerland struck back to level the game, necessitating extra time where Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez shone, clinching the win for Argentina. Coach Murat Yakin spoke about plans to manage Messi's impact. Looking ahead, Argentina gears up to challenge England in the semifinals on Wednesday.

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…

Lionel Messi and Co are going for back-to-back World Cup titles. Granit Xhaka's Switzerland are hoping to stop them

Defending World Cup champions are into extra time against Switzerland. Follow for live updates.

Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste continue to push for back-to-back World Cup titles, with Switzerland aiming to create history and secure a first-ever semi-final

Argentina leads Switzerland 1-0 at halftime. Argentina to win by more than 1.5 goals at 40.2% YES.

Lionel Messi got Argentina off to a brilliant start against Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, advancing to the World Cup semifinals. Argentina to finish in another position at 50% YES.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 : Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on…

Lautaro Martinez drove the final nail into the coffin with a stoppage-time strike, sealing a 3-1 win and keeping Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive. | Football News

Messi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.

Defending champions given run for money before extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez break 10-man Swiss resistance.

Lionel Messi's Argentina side kept alive their bid to become the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lionel Messi had his World Cup scoring streak snapped by Switzerland on Saturday night, but the co-leader with France's Kylian M...

With Argentina and England joining France and Spain in the semifinals, it’s the first time the top four teams in the FIFA rankings have all advanced that far.

Argentina struck first in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister converted Lionel Messi’s clever assist

Increasingly, it feels like a team surviving on moments of brilliance. Fortunately for Argentina, they still possess Lionel Messi. | Football News

Argentines have been the least impressive of final four, but their mission remains: Win the World Cup for Messi or let him win it for them.

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

The Argentina captain set up the opening goal in a 3–1 win.

Argentina wins 3-1 against Switzerland to reach World Cup semifinals. Elimination in semifinals at 55.2% YES.