Argentina coach Scaloni eyes Spain in World Cup final after semifinal comeback
Argentina defeated England in a dramatic semifinal and will face Spain in the final, with coach Lionel Scaloni saying the team is preparing for the match while acknowledging the challenge.
Argentina secured a comeback win over England in the World Cup semifinal and will meet Spain in the final on Sunday, according to coach Lionel Scaloni. Scaloni said his staff had already begun analyzing Spain after their 2-0 victory over France in the other semifinal, noting that "they're a great team" and "deserved to win that semifinal." He added that the Argentine side performs best in difficult situations and that the team is ready to face the upcoming challenge. The coach also commented on Lionel Messi's popularity in Spain, saying most Spaniards consider him "the best player in history." Seven Argentine players currently play for Spanish clubs, and Scaloni, who lives in Spain with his family, said he will "try to beat" Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente. He concluded by expressing confidence in his squad, stating, "We're going to win the final," before correcting himself to "We're going try to win the final."