Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer has described Argentina as the best team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, while also naming captain Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.

Laimer spoke ahead of Austria’s Group J clash with Argentina, stressing that his team must also perform strongly in other matches to progress in the tournament.

He said Argentina’s status as world champions reflects their quality, adding that it is always a challenge and privilege to face top players like them.