Messi praises Alvarez, Argentina teammates as attention shifts to England
Lionel Messi praised his Argentina teammates, specifically Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, following their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland. Despite a quiet performance from Messi himself, the team's resilience and depth secured their spot in the next round.
Why it matters
As Argentina advances in the 2026 World Cup, the team's ability to win without relying solely on Messi is a key narrative for their championship prospects.
Hear this story KANSAS CITY, MO — All World Cup , the Argentina national team has been looking for someone other than Lionel Messi to step up when needed most.
The article is a standard sports recap focusing on player quotes and match events.
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