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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

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Argentina players celebrates with Julian Alvarez after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final vs Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026, Missouri. [Carl Recine/AFP]

Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.

Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister's opener.

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