Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said after their dramatic victory over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup that his side have once again proved that they perform best under pressure.
In the press conference after the match, an emotional Scaloni said that this achievement is difficult to describe in words because it is a reflection of the unity of the team and the spirit of fighting until the last minute.
He said that these players never give up, fight till the last moment and now our next goal is to win the World Cup trophy.
The Argentinian coach said that his team is most dangerous in moments of pressure, when we are under pressure and the opponent makes a small mistake, we take full advantage of the opportunity and attack with all our strength.
Scaloni described the semi-final win over England as even bigger than the historic Round of 16 comeback against Egypt, saying it was the team’s best performance.
Regarding the match against Spain in the World Cup final, he said, Spain is a strong and organized team, Argentina is fully prepared for the final and will try to present a memorable match to the fans.
It is worth noting that Argentina came back from a one-goal deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semi-finals and will now face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.
