Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal propelled defending champion Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into the World Cup semifinals in a Kansas City quarterfinal on Saturday night. Lautaro Martinez added a goal in the final seconds of extra time, while Alexis Mac Allister also scored from a corner kick taken by Lionel Messi. The match swung after Switzerland equalized at 1-1 in the 67th minute through Dan Ndoye. A yellow card to Leandro Paredes was overturned after video review, leading to a second booking and send-off for Swiss forward Breel Embolo due to the “mistaken identity” protocol. Argentina will face England on Wednesday in Atlanta, after England earlier beat Norway 2-1. Messi’s scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second title continues.