Scaloni on group draw: No easy opponents, just like 2022 | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the national team, spoke about the opponents Argentina will face in the upcoming 2026 World Cup, where they lead Group J: Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.

“As we said in 2022, we say it now. There are no easy opponents,” he emphasized.

“Regarding Algeria, I know their coach. It’s a good team, they don’t have big-name players, but they have youth academies.”

In reference to Austria, the Argentine coach stated that the team had a “great qualifying campaign. This team returns to the World Cup after 28 years of absence.”

Lastly, about Jordan, he expressed that it is the “most unknown,” but then added, “there’s a reason they got there.”

When asked about the expectations for Argentina's performance, as they will be defending the title, he said: “We have to give our best to try to advance to the next stage.”

Regarding the venues, where it was speculated they might play in Miami, where there are more Argentinians, and not the west coast of the United States, he said: “Whatever comes, comes. Nothing is predetermined.”

“It’s wonderful to be here, it’s unique, the entire coaching staff has come because it’s a very emotional moment,” he stated.

“We are going to give our best, we will try to do what we did in the last World Cup, not give up on any ball,” he concluded.

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