Will Lionel Messi play tonight for Argentina vs Switzerland in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
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Messi continues to influence games for World Cup defending champions.
Incumbent winners, Argentina, will face Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals tonight at Kansas City Stadium. Lionel Messi seeks to lead La Albiceleste to back-to-back crowns.
After winning three games in Group J, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina team survived two knockout rounds. They defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time before overcoming Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16.
Lionel Messi has yet again been the catalyst behind Argentina’s success as captain. The 39-year-old has now scored eight goals. He is equal with France’s Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot competition.
Messi has scored in every match this World Cup. He will look to continue his scoring streak and lead the South American powerhouse to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Argentina hope to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. They now face a disciplined Swiss team pursuing history.
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Will Lionel Messi play tonight?
Yes, Lionel Messi will play tonight. He hopes to take the South American giants to another semi-final after a chaotic win over Egypt in the round of 16.
Argentina’s 39-year-old captain has accumulated a World Cup record 21 goals, including at least one in six straight knockout matches.
Messi’s goal against Egypt tied the game in the 83rd minute. Enzo Fernández scored the winner in stoppage time.
Messi, 39, has scored eight goals in five World Cup 2026 matches, defying age. He has created one of his career’s most remarkable campaigns, as well as one of the best individual performances ever.
Will Lionel Messi play tonight?
Yes, he will play tonight.
How many goals did Lionel Messi score in the World Cup 2026?
He has eight goals in the World Cup 2026 so far.
What time will the game start?
6:30 am IST, 12 July.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.