New Delhi, July 12 -- Lionel Messi's Argentina are wearing black armbands during their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Switzerland in the memory of former player Antonio Rattin, who died at the age of 89. According to Rattin family, the midfield great suffered a suspected stroke. The news of Rattin's death was first announced on social media by his former club Boca Juniors.

Following Rattin's death, the Argentina Football Association requested FIFA if they can wear black armbands in the memory of their former captain. The sport's governing body allowed Argentina to put black armbands on Sunday in the final quarterfinal game of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The winner between Argentina and Switzerland will take on England in the semi...