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Argentina strikes late in extra time to sink 10-man Switzerland, reach FIFA World Cup semis

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July 12, 2026

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Lionel Messi's Argentina side keeps alive its bid to become the first team to retain the FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 1962 as it ends Switzerland's fairytale run

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