Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates during the quarterfinal vs Switzerland. (AP Photo) There was an explosion of euphoria from Buenos Aires to Bangladesh — Saturday night or Sunday morning, depending on where you sat. The dream of an Argentinian ‘repeat’ was still alive as Julian Alvarez’s curler deep into extra-time…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, talks to referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of another viral World Cup moment after an animated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarterfinal victory over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the opening half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…
Julian Alvarez (AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Saturday.Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock in the 112th minute with a superb long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez added a third goal in the final moments of extra time.Argentina will now…