The coach of the Argentine national team, Lionel Scaloni, referred to the competitors in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, namely Algeria, Austria and Jordan, and admitted: “In principle, we have to be satisfied.”
However, he made it clear that “matches have to be played,” recalling the 2-1 defeat in Qatar’s 2022 World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia.
Scaloni, who shone in an emotional moment when handing over the World Cup before the draw began, admitted this situation was very emotional: “Having it in your hand is something unique.”
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When asked about the opponents in the group stage, the Bogato native said: “They are opponents with whom we believe we can play our game, but the matches have to be played. In principle we have to be satisfied with the group.” He continued: “I know the competitors. Austria and Algeria are difficult competitors. We do not know Jordan very much, but we already have the experience of the Arabian Peninsula.”
On the other hand, he was encouraged to express his opinion about the possibility of playing against Spain or Uruguay in the round of 16, in a match that could be very difficult: “It’s not good, but whatever, we have to try to do the best. The responsibility is always there.” In turn, he said about the places they will play, “San Francisco and Kansas are very hot places.”
Argentina, which avoided joining the great powers because it was classified, will seek to revive what it did almost three years ago in Qatar.