00:06Kansas City witnessed another World Cup classic as defending champions Argentina survived a
00:13stubborn Swiss challenge to book their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. After 120 minutes
00:19of drama, Lionel Scaloni's side emerged 3-1 winners after extra time, thanks to a spectacular
00:26strike from Julian Alvarez and a late finish from Lautaro Martinez. But the scoreline doesn't tell
00:32the full story. Switzerland pushed the world champions to the limit before a controversial
00:38red card changed the match. Now one of football's greatest rivalries returns, Argentina vs. England.
00:53Argentina made a dream start in front of thousands of passionate fans. Just 10 minutes in, Lionel
00:59Messi delivered another perfect corner and Alexis McAllister rose highest to glance a header into
01:05the far corner. It was Messi's 10th World Cup assist across six tournaments. Switzerland slowly settled
01:13into the game and almost equalized before halftime, but Emiliano Martinez raced off his line to deny
01:19Breel Mbolo. Despite trailing, the Swiss enjoyed more possession and frustrated Argentina for long
01:25periods before the break. The second half belonged to Switzerland. Argentina struggled to create chances
01:39while Murat Yacin's side grew in confidence. Their persistence finally paid off in the 67th minute.
01:46Ricardo Rodriguez slipped a clever pass into the box, and Dan and Doye calmly swept the ball past
01:53Martinez to level the score. Momentum had completely shifted, and suddenly the defending champions were
01:59under real pressure. Then came the biggest talking point of the afternoon. Already on a yellow card,
02:13Breel Mbolo went down inside the penalty area. After a VAR review, the referee ruled he had simulated the
02:20challenge and showed him a second yellow card. Reduced to 10 men, Switzerland were forced into survival
02:26mode. Argentina piled forward, with McAllister heading wide from close range, before Messi curled an effort
02:33just inches past the post. Still, Switzerland held on to force extra time.
02:46Extra time became a siege. Argentina attacked relentlessly, while Switzerland defended with
02:52incredible determination. It looked as though penalties were inevitable. Then, Julian Alvarez produced a
02:59moment of pure brilliance. In the 112th minute, he curled a magnificent strike into the top corner,
03:05leaving the goalkeeper rooted to the spot. Arrowhead Stadium erupted. With Switzerland throwing everyone
03:12forward, Lautaro Martinez added a third goal late on to seal Argentina's place in the semi-finals.
03:27Argentina's reward is a blockbuster semi-final against England, who defeated Norway earlier on
03:32Saturday. The rivalry is one of football's most famous, featuring Maradona's unforgettable hand of god,
03:39and his legendary solo goal in 1986. Argentina's penalty shootout victory in 1998, and England's
03:48revenge four years later. Now another chapter is about to be written. Can Lionel Messi lead Argentina
03:55one step closer to defending the World Cup? Or will England finally end the champion's remarkable run?
04:01The football world will be watching.
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