Julián Álvarez’s extra-time stunner sinks 10-man Switzerland to send Argentina into semi-finals

Argentina defeated Switzerland in extra time to advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup, with Julián Álvarez scoring the decisive goal after Switzerland failed to clear their lines. The match grew complicated when Switzerland were reduced to 10 men, but Argentina still struggled before Álvarez struck with a thunderbolt finish from a pass by substitute José López. Lionel Messi had been denied by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel moments before the winning goal was scored.