Yamal praises Messi's World Cup form before Switzerland quarter-final

Spain winger Lamine Yamal praised Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s extraordinary form at the 2026 World Cup, saying nobody expected such performance at this stage of his career. At 39 years old, Messi’s scoring run is unprecedented in World Cup history. He leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals and has scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches. Yamal, who has been a standout winger for Spain in the tournament, said he is happy to see his idol performing at such a high level. Messi will look to inspire Argentina when they face Switzerland in the quarter‑final this weekend.

For Nigerian football fans, Messi’s relentless scoring keeps Argentina a formidable opponent, potentially shaping the path of other contenders in the tournament. If Argentina advances deep, it could affect which African sides might meet them later, influencing tournament outcomes and bragging rights across the continent.

Will Messi’s goal‑scoring propel Argentina to the title, or can Switzerland’s defence halt his momentum this weekend?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/2026-world-cup-nobody-expected-this-from-messi-lamine-yamal/