Argentina and Switzerland set for World Cup semifinal clash
Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet Granit Xhaka's Switzerland in the semifinal after both teams advanced from the quarterfinals.
Argentina secured a place in the World Cup semifinal after defeating Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16, with Lionel Messi scoring the opening goal and the team rallying with three late goals to overturn a 2-0 deficit. The South American side entered the quarterfinals with a perfect group record and a dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde.
Switzerland will face Argentina after a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over England. Captain Granit Xhaka, who marked his 150th cap and became the first Swiss player to reach that milestone, led a disciplined performance that saw the Swiss side reach the last eight for the first time since 1954.
The semifinal, scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta, will determine which team advances to the final, with both sides having shown resilience in earlier knockout matches.