Friday, Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of Argentina, wrote that the current world champions will continue following the strategy that won them a historic win in Qatar 2022. In the draw ceremony ahead of next year FIFA world cup, Scaloni was holding the trophy, and emphasized that the philosophy of the team of never giving up and never surrendering will be the key aspect of their campaign.
We will play our best and will attempt to do as we did during the previous world cup which is to serve our best and not give a ball away easily, Scaloni said.
The Argentine team will be drawn against a last-32 match with one of the Group H teams in which there will be Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain and Uruguay. The composition of the team may lead to a difficult path to the subsequent stages but Scaloni is adamant that the team will take one match at a time.
“There is no easy opponent. You have to play the games. Provided that Group H gives a hard crossover, then that is all right. First we must get through, and you’ll see, he said.
Scaloni also remembered the opening match defeat 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in 2022, in which he said the experience teaches that one should be alert and ready. The team is also keen to take each game with passion and planning, so that no team is underestimated.
The historic final victory of Argentina over France in 2022 on penalties, having drawn 3:3, is also one of the brightest moments in the history of the team. As the 2026 tournament approaches, the squad led by Scaloni is determined to retain their title as well as preserve the strength, talent, and enthusiasm that see them crowned champions.
