Argentina captain Lionel Messi expressed his delight at his country's qualification for the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup following a hard-fought win over Switzerland, stressing that the team showed strong character and great determination despite suffering throughout the match.

Speaking after the match, Messi said the team was aware of the difficulty of the encounter beforehand, noting that the victory came after an exciting and competitive match. He added that the qualification gives the players a chance to prepare more calmly for the next match.

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The Argentina captain stressed that the team never lost faith despite the difficulties they faced, explaining that returning to the list of the top four teams in the world is an important achievement that reflects the group's spirit and determination to compete. Argentina will face England in the semifinal, with the match taking place next Wednesday, a showdown in which "La Albiceleste" aims to reach the final for the second consecutive time.

On an individual level, Messi continues to shine in the tournament, sharing the top of the scoring chart with Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, as each has scored eight goals so far.