Argentina advanced to the World Cup 2026 semifinal by defeating 10-man Switzerland 2-0 in extra time in the final quarterfinal July 12. Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute for a second yellow card after a VAR review overturned the referee's initial booking of Argentina's Leandro Paredes. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored late in extra time to seal Argentina's victory, with England also advancing to the semifinals.
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