Messi praises Julian Alvarez after Argentina's World Cup win over Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Lionel Messi commended Julian Alvarez for his crucial contributions in Argentina's 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland on July 12, 2026, advancing the team to the World Cup semifinals. Alvarez scored a pivotal goal that put Argentina ahead, following an opening goal from Alexis Mac Allister and an equalizer from Switzerland's Dan Ndoye. The match saw Switzerland reduced to ten men after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card. Messi expressed pride in the team's resilience, emphasizing the importance of player recovery before facing England in the semifinals on July 15.
- •Argentina defeats Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the quarterfinals.
- •Julian Alvarez scores a key goal that swings the match.
- •Messi highlights Alvarez's striking ability and contributions.
- •Argentina will face England in the semifinals on July 15.
- •Switzerland played the final minutes with ten players after Embolo's red card.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Messi praises Argentina teammate Julian Alvarez before World Cup semifinal
"The Argentina ace highlighted his teammate after a wonderful goal to push the Albiceleste past Switzerland and into the World Cup semifinals.
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