Alvarez: Messi Proves He's a Legend, Egypt Deserves Praise

Julian Alvarez, forward for the Argentina national team, praised his teammate and captain Lionel Messi following the thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Alvarez stated after the match: "Leo Messi continues to prove he is a legend in every sense of the word, and we are extremely happy to have the opportunity to play alongside him and accompany him on this journey."

He added: "I’m not someone who gets easily affected, but what I felt today was different; it was a night full of emotions."

He continued: "The Egyptian team deserves praise, as all World Cup matches are close and difficult, and there are no easy encounters in this tournament."

Alvarez concluded his remarks by saying: "I feel a great happiness and a lot of emotions. I experienced the final minutes from the bench, and it was an extremely tense moment. I want to thank the fans from the bottom of my heart for their continuous support and encouragement."