New Delhi, July 12 -- Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at the Kansas City Stadium in Missouri on Saturday. The win meant that the defending champions will next take on England in the second semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.

In Saturday's earlier match, England rode on a brace from Jude Bellingham to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time.

Two-time champions France will lock horns against 2010 World Cup winners Spain in the first semi-final in Dallas on Tuesday. The Les Bleus defeated Morocco 3-0 in the quarter-final, whereas Spain got the better of Belgium in a 2-1 victory.

Lionel Messi has undoubtedly been Argentina's star player and is currently the joint leader in the Golden Bo...