Argentina is heading to the World Cup semifinals, thanks to a nail-biting 3-1 victory over Switzerland. Julián Álvarez netted the go-ahead goal in the 112th minute, with Lautaro Martínez adding another just before the whistle, making the scoreline look far more comfortable than the actual match. Alexis Mac Allister also found the back of the net from a Lionel Messi corner, ensuring Argentina's journey continues.
Their next challenge? England, who bested Norway 2-1 earlier in the day. The two titans will clash on Wednesday in Atlanta. While Messi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak finally ended, his quest for a second title marches on.
A Yellow Card That Changed Everything
But let's be honest, the real drama unfolded in the second half with a call that's already sparking outrage. Switzerland had just leveled the playing field with Dan Ndoye's goal in the 67th minute, breathing new life into their campaign. Then, Leandro Paredes was slapped with a yellow card for tackling Breel Embolo.
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Start Your News DetoxHere's where it gets spicy: replays showed Embolo hitting the turf before Paredes even made contact. And because Embolo already had a yellow card, he was promptly sent off. Switzerland, suddenly down to ten players, watched their World Cup dreams begin to unravel.
This marks the second time in this tournament that a yellow card has been overturned via the "mistaken identity" rule, allowing the video assistant referee to correct a card given to the wrong player. Which, if you think about it, is both impressive and slightly terrifying when it dictates who stays on the field. Argentina moves on, but the debate over how they got there is just getting started.
