Lisandro Martinez: We Made History, We Knew It

Argentinian national team defender Lisandro Martinez expressed his immense pride in his country's qualification for the 2026 World Cup final following a thrilling 2-1 victory over England.

Martinez said after the match: "We are all Argentinians at this moment. What the Argentine people are going through and experiencing, we feel it here too."

He added: "We knew the magnitude of this match and its importance, which is why we sought victory from the first minute."

The Argentina defender stated: "Those who truly want to win always get the result. We made history today, and it's a gift for every Argentine."

Martinez confirmed that the most distinguishing feature of this national team is its connection with the fans, stating: "We want people to feel represented on the pitch. We gave everything in every challenge, and that is the most important thing for us."

He concluded his remarks by saying: "We are just one step away (from winning the title), but now we will enjoy what we have achieved before thinking about the final."