Argentina Advances to World Cup Semifinals After 3-1 Win Over Switzerland

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to advance to the World Cup semifinals. The defending champions trailed after Switzerland equalized but took control after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for diving and was sent off. Julian Alvarez scored the go-ahead goal from outside the box, and Argentina added a third on the counterattack.

After the match, Argentina players were filmed dancing and chanting about beating England "for the Malvinas," using the Argentine name for the Falkland Islands. The squad had sung similar songs after their earlier win against Egypt. Jude Bellingham scored the equalizer in first-half stoppage time and the winner three minutes into extra time.

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford set a record for World Cup appearances with the national team. He said the focus remains on the team and the next match.

Argentina will face England on Wednesday in Atlanta.

The winner advances to the final in New Jersey. England reached the semifinals for only the fifth time in its history. The two nations last met competitively at the 2002 World Cup.