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Messi’s Key Supporting Strikers Shine as Argentina Advances to World Cup Semifinals

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First reported by N12 · Jul 12, 2026

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi, supported by strikers Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, scored crucial goals to defeat Switzerland and reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Despite earlier struggles, the team leads the tournament in goals and now faces England in a highly anticipated semifinal match in Atlanta.

01Messi’s supporting strikers Martínez and Álvarez scored key goals against Switzerland in 2026 World Cup.
02Argentina leads the tournament with 17 goals, more than France, England, and Spain.
03Martínez scored the winning goal in the 2024 Copa América final in extra time.
04Álvarez was a top scorer in the 2022 World Cup knockout stages.
05Argentina faces England in the semifinal, featuring stars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
06Switzerland exited after a late defeat, similar to their 2014 World Cup loss to Argentina.

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