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Emotional Scaloni Says Argentina Gave Utmost, Needs to Think About What Comes Next

Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain ended Argentina’s title defense and Lionel Scaloni said he will consider his future.

  • On Sunday, Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, ending their bid for back-to-back titles.
  • Substitute Ferran Torres scored an extra-time goal to secure Spain's victory, capitalizing on a man advantage against 10-man Argentina in the second period.
  • Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni praised his squad's effort despite the defeat, stating, "We have to place immense value on this because it takes so much effort."
  • Regarding his future, Scaloni noted he will "see out my contract" but needs time to think about what comes next after such a significant loss.
  • The tournament marks a potential final chapter for star Lionel Messi, leaving the veteran without the World Cup trophy after a historic career.
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Argentina understood that it can be powerful around a handful of words: respect, prudence, collaboration, effort, talent and location

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The 1–0 defeat for Spain at the end of the 2026 World Cup may have marked the end of one of the most victorious cycles in the history of Argentina's selection. In an interview after the contested decision at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Lionel Scaloni revealed that he must leave the team's command at the end of his contract in December.

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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After his team narrowly missed out on the World Cup title, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted that Spain were the better team in the final. Scaloni is not yet sure about his own plans for the future.

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Aftermath of Argentina's Final Defeat: Entire Squad, Including Messi, Remains Silent... Coach Scaloni Hints at Resignation in December. OSEN = Reporter Kang Pil-ju. The Argentine national team, whose dream of a second consecutive World Cup title was shattered after a fierce battle in extra time, has kept its mouth tightly shut. Argentina's TyC Sports reported on the 20th (KST) that captain Rio

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futbolcentroamerica.com broke the news on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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