Atlanta, USA – Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentine national team, expressed his great happiness at leading his country’s team to the 2026 World Cup final. He also stressed that what the players are offering reflects an exceptional character and a spirit that does not know how to give up.
Argentina secured their place in the final after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the semi-finals, thus continuing their quest to defend their world title.
Scaloni said, in comments reported by the official website of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA): “It is difficult for me to describe what I am feeling now. It is a great joy for all the people of Argentina, and this group continues to amaze me in every match”.
He added: “We go into every match with one goal, which is to win, and we give our all on the field. What these players offer is difficult to describe; they prove every time their ability to overcome the most difficult situations”.
The coach of “Tango” confirmed that his team is going through a special phase, saying: “We are going through an exceptional moment, and I don’t say that out of arrogance, but because it is the reality. This team has a special character, and the players are the ones who deserve credit for what we have achieved, so I feel great pride and gratitude towards them”.
