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Argentina’s run to the World Cup semifinals was set by Julián Alvarez’s long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, breaking a 1-1 tie in extra time. Lautaro Martinez added a late goal to seal a 3-1 victory on Saturday in Kansas City, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring earlier off a corner taken by Lionel Messi. A controversial second-half moment followed when a yellow card for Leandro Paredes was overturned by video, resulting in a Swiss player being sent off so Switzerland finished with 10 men. Argentina will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday in Atlanta. Earlier, Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra time, to send England past Norway 2-1. Messi’s scoring streak ended, though he assisted in the win.
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