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Argentina to face England in World Cup semi-final after extra-time win over Switzerland
July 13, 2026 at 06:11 PM
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12 reports · 8 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 173 hours
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-final with a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, setting up a meeting with England on Wednesday.
- Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in the quarter-final on July 12, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez.
- Switzerland played with ten men after Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation in the 80th minute.
- Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul said the match against England should remain a sporting contest and that the Falkland Islands issue belongs in political debate.
- Lionel Messi described England as a great football power and stated it would be his first time facing them for Argentina.






