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Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez celebrates after the match with Nicolas Otamendi on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters)

KANSAS ​CITY, Missouri Argentina ​advanced to the ​World Cup ‌semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time on Saturday, surviving ​a ⁠third consecutive dramatic knockout match and keeping alive ‌their bid to win back-to-back titles.

Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez ⁠scored in extra time to secure Argentina's win.

Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring ​in the 10th minute, heading in a Lionel ​Messi ‌corner, but Switzerland equalised through Dan Ndoye ​in ⁠the 67th minute.

Switzerland had Breel Embolo ⁠sent off in the 72nd minute after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ⁠review.

Argentina will ​now face England, who beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, on ‌Wednesday in ⁠Atlanta.

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