Julian Alvarez Vows to Help Messi Win Another World Cup as Argentina Advances

Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time, advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Julian Alvarez scored his first tournament goal with an impressive strike, playing a key role in leading the reigning world champions forward. After the match, Alvarez expressed his determination to help Lionel Messi win another World Cup, saying, "We will do everything to make sure Messi wins the World Cup again. Every game is a battle for him. The first thing I did after scoring was to hug him."

Defender Cristian Romero reflected on Argentina's journey, emphasizing the team's commitment: "If you don't suffer, it's not worth it. We want to win the title and are progressing step by step." Head coach Lionel Scaloni remained grounded despite the win, stating, "We were lucky, we need to be realistic and improve. In the World Cup knockout stages, results matter more than playing well. We believe in ourselves."

Forward Lautaro Martinez, who scored the decisive third goal, praised the team’s performance: "This team always has a little more to give. I'm proud of everyone; we did the job very well." Argentina now looks ahead to the semifinals with confidence and focus on continuing their quest for the title.