What happened?

Argentina lost the World Cup 2026 final to Spain, but coach Lionel Scaloni praised the Spanish team's victory. 'It's the truth, they have been better', Scaloni said in an emotional press conference.

What does it mean for Argentina?

The loss in the final is a hard blow for Argentina, but Scaloni did not put any 'but' to Spain's victory. 'Thank you to my players and to the people. We gave everything. If they leave everything like they did today, it's a great example for our people and for our country', Scaloni said.

What comes next?

Scaloni broke down in tears at the end of his press conference, leaving his future as coach in the air. 'I will talk to the president. I have an idea of what to do. I complete my contract in December and I already see. I don't know if we will be able to do something bigger than this and we have to see', Scaloni said.

Argentina has been in excellent form in the World Cup 2026, with a record of 5 consecutive wins in their last game. Last result: England 1-2 Argentina (2026-07-15). Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run.

Scaloni has been a great leader for Argentina in the World Cup 2026, and his team has demonstrated great attitude and determination. 'We are great in victory and we have to be great in defeat. We are demonstrating that we know how to lose. We lost the game and we assumed the things. Not because of that we will not forget everything we did to get here', Scaloni said.

Argentina will have to come back stronger in the next game, but Scaloni is confident in his team. 'Thank you to my players and to the people. We gave everything. If they leave everything like they did today, it's a great example for our people and for our country', Scaloni said.

The loss in the final is a hard blow for Argentina, but Scaloni did not put any 'but' to Spain's victory. 'It's the truth, they have been better', Scaloni said in an emotional press conference. Argentina will have to come back stronger in the next game, but Scaloni is confident in his team.