Spain v Argentina: World Cup 2026 final - live
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni reflects on the team's loss in the 2026 World Cup final. He expresses pride in his players and uncertainty regarding his own future as manager.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, and the retirement or future of legendary players like Lionel Messi carries significant cultural weight.
More from Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni
double quotation mark I feel sad. One could say many things about how we got here, but it’s not worth it. Endless thanks to these players who once again took us to the final.
If they give everything the way they did today, it sets a great example for the people and for our country. You have to pick yourself up again. When you leave everything like that, it’s very hard to find fault with anything.”
[On Lionel Messi] He’s 39 years old now. It was crystal clear for me that he was going to play up until he decided not to.
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