Alvarez: Our Strength Lies in Unity, England Clash Awaits

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez expressed his immense joy after reaching the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time.

After the match, Alvarez said: "I am very happy. We tried until the last moment, and we knew that if we continued to play together with the same spirit, we would succeed in the end."

He added: "We need to focus our energy on our work and what we do on the pitch. The group is very cohesive, and that gives us strength."

Alvarez spoke about the difficulty of matches in the tournament, stating: "All World Cup matches are like this, very strong and tough games. Only two matches remain, and we will give it our all."

Regarding his stunning goal in the 112th minute that put Argentina ahead, he explained: "Of course, we would have preferred to settle the match earlier, but the encounters are very tough. I saw the space in front of me, and no one closed it down, so I decided to shoot directly."

Alvarez also commented on the upcoming semifinal clash against England, saying: "It will be a very difficult match, as England is a great team with outstanding players."