Messi's World Cup Moments
14 articles from 8 countries
Lionel Messi's performance against Switzerland included setting a new World Cup knockout stage appearance record and providing an assist. VAR controversy also marked Argentina's quarterfinal win.
Argentina advances to World Cup semis, but struggles against Switzerland
- Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals by defeating Switzerland 3-1, despite a subpar team performance. - Lionel Messi had limited influence, but goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez secured the win. - Coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged areas for improvement but highlighted the historic achievement of reaching consecutive semifinals.
World Cup: Messi's Assist Sets New Record as Argentina Leads Switzerland 1-0 at Halftime
- Lionel Messi set a new record for most World Cup knockout stage appearances with 15 games. - Messi provided an assist for Alexis Mac Allister's goal in the 10th minute, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead. …
Argentina vs. Switzerland Lineups: Battle for the Last Semifinal Spot
- Argentina will face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup semifinals on Sunday, July 12, at Arrowhead Stadium. - Both teams are fielding their strongest lineups in pursuit of the final semifinal ticket,…
Argentina and Switzerland Set for 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Rematch After 2014 Thriller
- The article recalls Argentina's 2014 World Cup Round of 16 victory over Switzerland, decided by Ángel Di María's late goal in extra time. - It notes that both teams are set to meet again in the quar…
World Cup 2026: When and Where to Watch Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE on Saturday, July 11
- Argentina and Switzerland will face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, July 11. - The match will take place in Kansas City, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 hours. - …
World Cup: Argentina's reliance on Messi, tactical choices, and 'Dibu's' potential impact against Switzerland
- Argentina's World Cup campaign relies heavily on Lionel Messi, who continues to perform at a high level despite his age. - Coach Scaloni is considering a more cautious 4-4-2 formation against Switze…
Argentina faces Switzerland in World Cup quarter-final, seeking revenge for 2014 loss
- Argentina faces Switzerland in the final quarter-final of the men's football World Cup. - Argentina has won all five of their matches so far, with Lionel Messi scoring 8 goals. - Switzerland has imp…
Xhaka urges Switzerland to dream big against Argentina
- Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka urged fans to keep dreaming ahead of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina. - Xhaka emphasized the need for hard work, sacrifice, and extraordin…
Argentina's dream lives on: Alvarez extra-time goal sinks Switzerland and sends La Albiceleste to World Cup semis
- Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Switzerland in extra time. - Despite a lackluster performance, Julián Álvarez scored a decisive goal in extra time…
Argentina vs. Switzerland: Messi Leads Albiceleste, Nati Aims for Historic Semifinal Berth
- Argentina faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, July 12. - While Argentina holds a historical advantage, Switzerland's disciplined defense poses a significant chall…
Lionel Messi's Exchange with Referee During Switzerland Match
- Lionel Messi argued with referee João Pinheiro during Argentina's World Cup match against Switzerland. - Messi demanded respectful treatment from the referee after a foul was called. - The article a…
Argentina Favored Over Switzerland in World Cup Quarterfinal Clash
- Argentina is favored to win its World Cup quarterfinal match against Switzerland on July 12, 2026, with a 57.1% chance of winning in regular time. - Argentina boasts a strong offense, scoring in 14 …
VAR Controversy Mars Argentina's World Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Switzerland
- Argentina defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with Lionel Messi scoring the opening goal. - Switzerland equalized through Dan Ndoye, but Breel Embolo was controversially se…
Antonela Roccuzzo shows her look for Argentina vs. Switzerland, keeping the 'cábala' intact
- Antonela Roccuzzo wore Argentina's black and blue alternate jersey for the match against Switzerland. - This choice continues her "cábala" or superstition of alternating jerseys based on odd and eve…
