Kansas City, July 12 -- Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland on Saturday (local time), setting up a blockbuster last-four clash against England.

After surviving a stern test against Egypt in the Round of 16, Lionel Scaloni's men produced another hard-fought display to move within two wins of retaining the World Cup crown, a feat last achieved by Brazil in 1962.

Argentina made the brighter start and were rewarded in the 10th minute through Alexis Mac Allister. Lionel Messi's inviting corner found the midfielder, who glanced a precise header beyond Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to hand La Albiceleste an early advantage.

The South Am...