Scaloni: Luck Was on Our Side, We'll Fight to the End for Our Goal

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni stated that his team faced a tough challenge after their 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, noting that luck was on Argentina's side at certain moments of the match.

Scaloni said after the extra-time win: "We knew Switzerland was a physically strong team, and they put us under significant pressure in that regard. We faced a competitor that put us in difficult situations, and we struggled to connect our passes, and that is the truth."

He added: "Today, luck was on our side, and we must be realistic; there are still many things that need improvement."

The Argentine coach highlighted that this generation continues to make history, stating: "This team has achieved something historic, and now we need to recover quickly in preparation for the next match."

He continued: "We are in a special place in the world of football, and this drives us to believe until the end."

Scaloni emphasized his team's ambition to continue their journey towards the title, saying: "We will fight with everything we have, even to the last drop of sweat, to achieve our goal."

He also praised his players, saying: "Without the quality we have in this group, it would be extremely difficult. The team kept trying until the last moment, and that deserves recognition."

Scaloni concluded his remarks by emphasizing his players' calmness in critical moments, stating: "The team always remains calm, and Switzerland is a great opponent that caused us a lot of trouble."