Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinal
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Messi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.
Argentina Edge Switzerland to Reach Semis
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