Messi in action at the Kansas City quarterfinal

Lionel Messi of Argentina competes against Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Julian Alvarez of Argentina challenges Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi of Argentina is pictured on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Emiliano Martinez (goalkeeper) and Lisandro Martinez of Argentina challenge Breel Embolo of Switzerland during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina celebrates after finding the net during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi of Argentina exchanges words with referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Granit Xhaka of Switzerland goes to ground during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi of Argentina speaks with referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina erupts in celebration after scoring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium against Switzerland on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi shows his reaction during Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi of Argentina delivers a corner kick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Argentina supporters gather at Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland on 11 July 2026 in Kansas City, United States. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

An Argentina fan is pictured outside Kansas City Stadium before the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland on 11 July 2026 in Kansas City, United States. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

An Argentina supporter is seen at Kansas City Stadium prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

An Argentina fan is captured in team colours before the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026, as anticipation builds for the knockout tie. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Argentina fans are seen filling the stands at Kansas City Stadium before the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland on 11 July 2026 in Kansas City, United States. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Argentina supporters are seen in passionate pre-match scenes at Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Djibril Sow of Switzerland contests possession with Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates his team's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on 11 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)