Messi, Argentina survive another close call to reach World Cup semifinals

Argentina and Lionel Messi survived a narrow quarterfinal against Switzerland on Saturday to reach the World Cup semifinals, match reports said.

They will face England in the semifinals, according to the tournament schedule.

Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games, match reports said, and the Albiceleste survived again to advance.

The victory extended Argentina’s run in the tournament and kept its bid for the title alive, match reports added.