Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentine national team, confirmed that his team played one of its most difficult matches in the 2026 World Cup against Switzerland, noting that his country needed a lot of effort, in addition to a bit of luck, to secure a ticket to the semi-finals after winning 3-1 after extra time.
Scaloni said in his statements after the match: “We were well aware of the strength of the Swiss team, especially from the physical aspect, and they succeeded in putting pressure on It was difficult for us throughout the match. We faced difficulties in building the game and connecting passes, and the match was very complicated.”
He added: “We have to be realistic, as luck was on our side in some periods of the match, and we still have many things that need to be improved if we want to continue the journey.”
The “Tango” coach confirmed that this generation continues to make history with the Argentine national team, explaining: “What this team is providing is a historic achievement, but now we must turn the page on this match and focus on recovery. And prepare for the next confrontation.”
He continued: “We are living a special moment in the history of Argentine football, and this gives us the motivation to continue fighting and believe in our ability to reach our goal.”
Scaloni stressed that the Argentine national team will continue to fight until the end in order to win the title, saying: “We will give everything we have, and we will fight until the last moment to achieve our dream of winning the World Cup.”
The coach praised the level presented by his players, stressing the quality and spirit of the group. Combat was the key to qualifying, and he said: “Having these types of players makes the difference, and the team did not stop trying until the final whistle, and this is something to be proud of.”
Scaloni concluded his speech by praising the character of his players in the most difficult moments of the match, stressing that they maintained their calm despite the great pressure imposed by the Swiss team, which he described as one of the strongest competitors in the tournament.