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Argentina outlast 10-man Switzerland in FIFA World Cup extra-time thriller

Argentina left it late, but finally booked a FIFA World Cup semifinal date with England after a 3-1 victory in extra time over a spirited Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday night.

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Scaloni backs Messi to deliver against Swiss as Argentina chase another World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni wants his side to be remembered for their determination as they prepare to face Switzerland in Saturday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City.

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FIFA's Pierluigi Collina rejects bias claims after Argentina-Egypt controversy

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the officiating in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits 'huge' relief of equaliser after missed penalty

Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of an early missed penalty to inspire Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in their World Cup round-of-16 clash on Tuesday.

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Egypt boss accuses FIFA World Cup match officials of favouring Argentina, Lionel Messi

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed match officials for favouring Argentina after his side's 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat, insisting they denied the Pharaohs a place in the quarter-finals.

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Argentina launch astonishing fightback to break Egypt hearts at World Cup

Argentina launched an astonishing fightback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a pulsating contest to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

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