Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:45:57 GMT

Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Center-Left: 'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting — www.bbc.com
Center-Left: Julián Álvarez’s extra-time stunner sinks 10-man Switzerland to send Argentina into semi-finals — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals — www.npr.org
Center-Left: In a nailbiter, England moves on to the World Cup semifinals, defeating Norway 2-1 — www.npr.org
Right: Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals — www.foxnews.com
Right: Jude Bellingham's second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals — www.foxnews.com
Right: Social media was not impressed by Norway subbing off Erling Haaland with their World Cup on the line — www.foxnews.com

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