SOCCER: Argentina ousts Switzerland 3-1 to reach World Cup semifinals

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time on Saturday, surviving a third consecutive dramatic knockout match and keeping alive their bid to win back-to-back titles.

Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to secure Argentina's win. Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring in the 10th minute, heading in a Lionel Messi corner, but Switzerland equalized through Dan Ndoye in the 67th minute.

Switzerland had Breel Embolo sent off in the 72nd minute after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review.

Argentina will now face England, who beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Reporting by Gabriel Araujo; Editing by Ken Ferris/REUTERS