Emiliano Martinez: We want to bring the cup home, we played like a knife between our teeth

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez spoke to the press following the team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup final, defeating the Argentine national team with a score of 2-1.

Martinez stated: "Many talk about the teams we faced, but the World Cup is a very tough tournament. Today we played against a team that has two or three strong lineups, yet we managed to dominate them."

He added: "We approached the match with a semi-final mentality, as if the knife was between our teeth. We knew that the game held special importance for the Argentine fans."

The Argentine goalkeeper concluded: "Now it's time to enjoy what we have achieved, because returning to the World Cup final again is a great accomplishment that every Argentine deserves."

With this qualification, the Argentine national team is set to face the Spanish national team in the 2026 World Cup final, in a highly anticipated clash for the title of world champion.