Swiss national team captain Granit Xhaka said it would be an honor for him and his team to face Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup.
This moment will occur in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup when Xhaka and Switzerland face Messi and Argentina at the Kansas City Stadium, United States (US), Sunday (12/7) at 08.00 WIB.
"It's an honor to play against Messi," Xhaka said, as quoted on FIFA's official website on Saturday.
The match against Argentina, featuring the current top scorer at the 2026 World Cup with eight goals and the all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 21 goals, will be special for Switzerland.
The reason is, apart from Messi's own factor, victory in the upcoming match will make them create new history in the World Cup, because it is the first time they have reached the semifinals.
