Messi praises Argentina's World Cup effort after semifinals win
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals after defeating Switzerland. Lionel Messi highlighted the team's exceptional achievement, calling it 'not normal.' The reigning champions will now prepare to face England in the semifinals. This further strengthens Argentina's bid to defend their title.
- •Argentina beats Switzerland to reach the World Cup semifinals.
- •Lionel Messi claims their success is 'not normal.'
- •Argentina will face England next in the tournament.
- •This victory underscores Argentina's dominance in the competition.
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"Lionel Messi has said Argentina's remarkable run of success is "not normal" after the reigning world champions beat Switzerland to reach the World Cup semifinals, where they will face England.
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