9 July 2026
Messi Chases Golden Boot Glory Against Switzerland
Argentina's all-time great enters the quarter-final against Switzerland with a rare World Cup scoring record in his sights, according to The Guardian.
Lionel Messi heads into Sunday's quarter-final against Switzerland with a very specific ambition, according to The Guardian: the Golden Boot, a prize that has eluded him across his entire career on the World Cup stage.
The Guardian notes that Switzerland may be the least glamorous side remaining in the draw, but that would only make an upset more remarkable. The tie sets up as the tournament's most compelling personal story, with Messi's individual pursuit framed against a collective Swiss effort to topple the defending champions.
With Argentina already through after their dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt, the stage is set in Los Angeles for what could be one of the most watched quarter-finals of the tournament.
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