Argentina’s football star Lionel Messi praised his team’s resilience as they secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Despite Messi not scoring, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez’s goals helped Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time. Messi expressed happiness over the hard-fought win and the team’s progress.
Argentina extended their World Cup scoring streak to 15 games, showcasing their consistency in the tournament. Messi highlighted the team’s mental strength in a series of celebratory social media posts. The team, led by Lionel Scaloni, is set to face England in the semi-final, aiming to defend their title and create history by becoming the first team to defend the FIFA World Cup title since Brazil in 1962.
