Lautaro: I Dreamed of This, Aiming to Elevate Argentina's Name

Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez expressed his immense happiness after leading Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-1 victory over England.

Lautaro Martinez shared his feelings after the match: "This is truly an amazing feeling, really strong. I've always dreamed of scoring a goal like this since my dad bought me my first pair of soccer shoes."

The Argentine striker said: "I enjoy everything that is happening now, I enjoy life. My children have made me calmer, and I swear to you that I have been dreaming of this moment."

Lautaro Martínez praised his teammate Enzo Fernández, saying: "Enzo scored a wonderful goal as well, and this team continues to prove its character and what it is made of."

He continued: "I am very happy and moved by this victory and this goal. I thought about my family, my children, and my parents who have always been by my side in difficult times."

Speaking about the importance of the match against England, Lautaro said: "We tried to calm the adrenaline on the pitch, but it was a special game for us. We always strive to elevate Argentina's name to the highest place possible."