Swiss captain Granit Xhaka tells supporters to “keep dreaming” ahead of Switzerland’s World Cup quarter-final against defending champions Argentina. Multiple outlets report that the midfielder speaks about Switzerland’s goals for the match, describing an overarching aim of beating Argentina and reaching the semi-finals for the first time. Coverage frames Xhaka’s comments as motivation for Swiss fans as he prepares to lead the team in a game against Lionel Messi, with Argentina cast as the opponent and defending champions heading into the knockout stage.
The reports present consistent details: Xhaka delivers the message to fans, Switzerland’s stated ambition is a quarter-final victory over Argentina, and the semi-final appearance would mark a first for the team in the tournament context referenced. While outlets differ slightly in wording and emphasis, they align on the central theme of Xhaka’s encouragement and Switzerland’s target outcome in the match.
