Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina national team, suffered an eye injury during the match against Switzerland, which brought the two teams together in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
The Argentina national team succeeded in defeating Switzerland (3-1) in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
The Argentina national team set up a fiery date with England in the semi-finals of the World Cup, at ten in the evening next Wednesday.
During the second half, television replays showed bleeding below Messi's right eye, in an injury that was not noticed by Portuguese referee João Pinheiro, while the "Tango" captain appeared affected by it during periods of the match.
Messi took advantage of one of the stoppages in play to wash the site of the injury with water, before the Argentina national team's medical staff intervened during the water break, where he received treatment after swelling appeared around his right eye.
Despite the injury, Messi was able to complete the match normally, without the injury preventing him from continuing to lead the Argentina national team in the match.
According to the Argentine newspaper "Olé", Messi will participate normally in the match against England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
