Missouri, July 12 -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi hailed his team's remarkable consistency after their 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, saying the squad has become accustomed to achieving extraordinary success.

Reflecting on Argentina's latest run to the last four, Messi said the team's ability to remain among the world's best after winning multiple major titles should not be taken for granted.

"This group has gotten people used to doing things that aren't normal. It's not easy coming from being world champions, winning everything we have and continuing to compete, staying at the top level, being among the four best, playing in another semifinal. It isn't normal," Messi said after Argentina's qua...