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    Argentina edge Switzerland to set up England semi-final

    Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to send the holders through at the 2026 World Cup.

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    Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to seal the win, setting up a last-four clash against England.

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    • Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City
    • Alvarez and Martinez scored to seal the win in extra time
    • Argentina face England in the semi-finals

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    Argentina completed the semi-final line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time in Kansas City.

    Alexis Mac Allister put Argentina ahead in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye levelled for Switzerland in the 67th to force the match into additional time at 1-1.

    The breakthrough came in the 112th minute when Julian Alvarez restored Argentina’s lead. Lautaro Martinez added a third in the opening minute of the second period of extra time to settle it.

    Argentina will face England in the semi-finals.

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