FIFA World Cup Update: Lionel Messi’s Argentina made it to the World Cup semi-finals, defeating Switzerland 3-1

FIFA World Cup Update : Lionel Messi’s team and current champion Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Argentina made it to the World Cup semi-finals along with England, France and Spain. Julian Alvarez scored from distance in the 112th minute against Switzerland to take his team to the World Cup semi-finals. And Lautaro Martínez’s goal seconds before the end of extra time made Saturday night’s 3-1 victory look easier than it actually was.

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Alexis McAllister also scored from Lionel Messi’s corner kick as ‘La Albiceleste’ (Argentina team) won another thrilling encounter and advance to play against England in Atlanta on Wednesday. The ‘Three Lions’ (England team) had defeated Norway 2-1 during the day. Messi’s streak of scoring goals in nine consecutive World Cup matches ended, but his dream of winning a second World Cup title still continues. With Argentina and England reaching the semi-finals, France and Spain have also reached the semi-finals; This is the first time that the top four teams in the FIFA rankings have reached the semi-finals.

The match changed course in the second half with a decision that angered critics who believed the officials had favored Argentina in this tournament. Switzerland had leveled the match with Dan Ndoye’s goal in the 67th minute, when Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card for tackling Briel Embolo. But video showed the Swiss player falling before he could make contact with the Argentinian midfielder. Since Embolo had received a yellow card earlier in the match, he was sent off the field and Switzerland had to defend with 10 players.