After defeating England 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said, "This team plays best when facing adversity." "The opponent hesitates a bit, we smell blood, and we go for it. That's the feeling I'm left with," Scaloni added. "We're going to give it our all (in the final)...It's not arrogance...but we're unique," he stated.