Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
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Key Points:
- Julian Alvarez scored a decisive long-range goal in the 112th minute, sending Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland.
- Lautaro Martinez added a late goal in extra time, and Alexis Mac Allister also scored from a Lionel Messi corner kick, helping Argentina secure the win.
- Argentina will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday in Atlanta, after England defeated Norway 2-1 earlier the same day.
- A controversial VAR decision overturned a yellow card for Leandro Paredes, resulting in a red card for Switzerland’s Breel Embolo and reducing Switzerland to 10 men, which shifted momentum in Argentina’s favor.
- Lionel Messi’s streak of scoring in nine consecutive World Cup games ended, but he continues his pursuit of a second World Cup title.
