Lionel Messi praised Argentina's elite mental strength after the defending champions overcame a resilient 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, setting up a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final showdown against long-time rivals England
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Lionel Scaloni's side will now face England after extending their World Cup scoring streak to 15 consecutive matches.