Argentina’s road is rocky. Lionel Messi is unmoved - The Athletic

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal match in Kansas City, Missouri, with the game still tied in the 112th minute before Argentina secured the win. Alexis Mac Allister headed in Argentina's first goal from a Messi corner kick, as the team survived another tense knockout-round encounter to advance to the final four. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged the difficulty of the match, noting his team struggled throughout but ultimately prevailed for a third consecutive knockout-round victory.