Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, booking their spot in the semi-finals.
The match in Atlanta saw Switzerland reduced to ten men late in the game.
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Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring with a header, but Switzerland equalized through Dan Ndoye in the second half.
Lionel Messi struggled to break through the Swiss defense, but Julián Álvarez restored Argentina's lead with a stunning long-range strike.
Lautaro Martínez sealed the win with a late goal from a rebound, making the final score 3-1.
Switzerland had pressed early and looked promising, but after conceding, they lost momentum.
Switzerland's Frustration
Swiss coach Murat Yakin expressed disappointment over the simplicity of Argentina's opening goal.
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"Argentina had just shown in attack for the first time, a deflected Mac Allister drive resulting in successive corners," Yakin said.
"We needed to be more resilient."
Switzerland's chances faded after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for diving, shifting momentum back to Argentina.
Despite their efforts, including a significant equalizer, the Swiss could not recover.
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Argentina will now face England in the semi-finals, a historic match for Lionel Messi as he aims to win his first World Cup title.
