Lionel Scaloni, the World Cup and a bold promise: "We’ll give it a go" | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni was given the special task of stepping onto the Kennedy Center stage with the World Cup. Minutes before the start of the 2026 World Cup draw, a defining moment for the Argentina National Team and 41 other countries, the coach spoke, anticipating the defense of the title by his team.

"I remember the Argentina vs. France match as an unforgettable final, where a lot of things happened. Our team, despite the difficulties, kept believing and at no point did we think it could end badly," declared the strategist from the stage.

And he promised: "That's what we will try in the new World Cup: to keep competing and not give up. That's what our people expect from us, and that's what we will try again."

Hours earlier, upon his arrival in Washington on Thursday night, the Albiceleste coach expressed his good feelings ahead of the draw: "Compared to the previous one, I am calmer; in Qatar, we were doing more calculations. Tomorrow after the draw, we will do the calculations, but for now, let's enjoy this moment."

In the midst of the World Cup atmosphere, uncertainty over the Finalissima

Scaloni also spoke about the lack of certainty regarding the organization of the Finalissima, which his team is supposed to play against the Spain National Team in March 2026: "I think it could have been played earlier. Now we are waiting. We have no news, to be honest."

"I traveled with coach Luis De La Fuente, who apart from being the coach of Spain is my friend, he gave me the coaching course, and he also has no absolute confirmation. Let's wait," added the coach.

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