Argentina set up World Cup semifinal against England in Atlanta
What's next: Lionel Messi is poised to face England for the first time as the defending champions chase another final.
Argentina reached the World Cup semifinals after beating Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals, setting up a meeting with England on Wednesday in Atlanta. Lionel Scaloni's side advanced after another tense knockout match, with Julián Álvarez scoring the decisive extra-time goal after Switzerland had forced the game level. The matchup adds a new chapter to one of football's most charged rivalries, one shaped by decades of World Cup history between the two countries. It will also mark Lionel Messi's first career appearance against England as Argentina try to defend the title they won under Scaloni.