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Fifa World Cup: Argentina through to semi-finals with extra time win over Switzerland
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Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
Germany v Paraguay World Cup last-32 game goes into extra-time
The last-32 game between Germany and Paraguay became the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup to go to extra time. The post Germany v Paraguay World Cup last-32 game goes into extra-time appeared first on Vanguard News.
brazilnews.net
· Jul 11, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina seek to continue nearly 60-year dominance over Switzerland
Missouri [US], July 12 (ANI): Defending champions Argentina will take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday (local time), with the South American side carrying an unbeaten record against the European nation into the knockout clash.The two teams have met seven times previously, with Argentina winning five matches and drawing the other two. La Albiceleste have scored 15 goals w
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· Jul 11, 2026
Is Argentina vs Switzerland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup quarter-final
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India TV News
· Jul 12, 2026
Julian Alvarez's late stunner paves way for Argentina's entry into World Cup semi-final
Argentina scraped their way past Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, registering a 3-1 victory and making their way into the semi-final of the tournament. It is worth noting that Argentina opened the scoring, with Mac Allister scoring from a corner in the early stages.
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 4, 2026
Argentina Narrowly Avoids Historic Upset vs. Cape Verde With Extra Time Winner
Lionel Messi and Argentina are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 after narrowly avoiding a historic upset against Cape Verde in the round of 32 at Miami Stadium on Friday, breaking through with a 111th minute extra-time goal.
BRICS News
· Jul 12, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]
JUST IN: Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeating Switzerland.@BRICSNews
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