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The Oranje struck deep into injury time to force extra-time against the Albiceleste, but Lautaro Martinez hit the decisive penalty to end an all-time classic

Argentina took another step towards World Cup glory as they beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals.

This season has been quite an education for Julian Alvarez. From being the understudy to Erling Haaland in his first year at Manchester City to being the sidekick to Lionel Messi for Argentina at the World Cup, Alvarez is learning from the biggest stars in football. He’s on the path…

Lionel Messi was the most dangerous player on the pitch while Aziz Behich went close to scoring an all-time World Cup wonder goal

A sublime Lionel Messi goal helped Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands with a 2-1 win over Australia but they came close to suffering another meltdown after Craig Goodwin’s ridiculous consolation for the Socceroos.

Argentina will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after being led by fantastic performances by Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi in the win over Australia.

Argentina 2-1 Australia: Messi’s opening goal in his milestone match broke the deadlock before Julian Alvarez added a second after the break, but La Albiceleste were made to hang on near the end

ARGENTINA 2-1 AUSTRALIA: As he so often does, Lionel Messi inspires his side to victory, breaking the deadlock in a cagey first half to help guide Argentina into the quarter-finals

Lionel Messi has made the Argentina starting line-up for tonight’s World Cup last-16 tie agains Australia despite both sides complaining of a lack of rest.