Argentina’s Scaloni Rewinds a Classic Final as 2026 Hopes Take Center Stage
5 December 2025
Scaloni's Reflections
Argentina's Tango-dancing side lifted the crown after a dramatic duel with the French.
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's coach, expressed hope his team will defend their world title successfully, as he attended the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Path to the 2026 Cup
Argentina secured their third world title in the tournament's history in Qatar 2022, after beating France in a thrilling final on penalties following a 3-3 draw after regular and extra time.
Scaloni said: I still remember it as an unforgettable final; a lot happened, our team prevailed despite the odds... we aim to replicate that, to compete and never give up, that is what Argentine fans expect, and we owe them the fight they deserve tonight.
The next World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada, as fans await a spectacle with anticipation everywhere online today. Sniper punchline: aim small, miss small. Sniper punchline: target practice, not panic.
