Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of the Argentina national team, expressed his sadness after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, emphasizing his pride in what his players achieved throughout the tournament, and refusing to offer any excuses for the defeat.
Scaloni stated: "We are great in victory and we must also be great in defeat. We lost the match and we take responsibility for that, but that doesn't mean we will forget everything we have done to get here."
The Argentina national team coach stated: "I thank my players and the fans, we gave everything we had. If the players put in all they did today, it sets a great example for our supporters and our country."
He added: "You lose, you lose... then you have to get back up again."
When asked about the saying that no one remembers the second place in the World Cup, he replied: "I remember the second place holders, because reaching here requires a tremendous effort. We hoped to win, but the only word I have is gratitude and sadness. When players give everything they have in this way, it's hard to blame them."
