Xhaka: Switzerland red card vs. Argentina 'killed the game'

When the World Cup ends, 47 teams will have been eliminated, and we're grading every one on how its run compared with expectations.

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Scaloni on Argentina's World Cup: 'Sometimes luck can be on your side'

Messi: World Cup semifinal against England will be a 'special match'

A 112th-minute winner to seal a spot in the World Cup semifinals? No, it wasn't Lionel Messi coming up with the goods, but the Albiceleste's supporting cast -- who all stepped up after the Swiss defense quieted the Argentina captain.

Switzerland fans go crazy as they equalize vs. Argentina

Laurens: Argentina have been very underwhelming

Julián Álvarez sent defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with an extra-time goal against Switzerland.

Swiss pain as Argentina's Alvarez knocks Switzerland out of the World Cup

Julian Alvarez starred with a 112th minute strike to keep Argentina's title defence alive.

Argentina fans celebrate reaching the World Cup semifinals after beating Switzerland