New Delhi, July 12 -- Argentina talisman Lionel Messi was thrilled to have helped his team qualify for the semi-finals of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Once again, like their round of 32 math against Cabo Verde and round of 16 clash against Egypt, the Albiceleste were made to work hard in their quarter-final against Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 10th minute, and went into half-time on the back of a 1-0 lead. However, Switzerland kept fighting back, and they got the equaliser in the 67th minute through a goal from Dan Ndoye.

The match ended 1-1 at full time and extra time then followed. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez then netted goals in extra ti...