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Álvarez Extra-time Goal Sends Argentina to World Cup Semifinals as Embolo Exit Shifts Momentum

Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute to send Argentina to the World Cup semifinals after a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez also scored, Dan Ndoye had pulled Switzerland level, and Breel Embolo was reduced to 10 men after a video review overturned an earlier decision in a ruling many described as harsh.Coach Lionel Scaloni kept Álvarez on despite recent ankle problems at Atlético de Madrid, Lionel Messi appeared less dynamic, and Argentina will face England in the semifinals while the top four FIFA-ranked teams occupy the last four.
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