🎙️ Scaloni: people are buzzing and enjoying it

After Argentina’s solid 2-0 victory over Austria in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni gave a press conference. The manager said he was extremely pleased to have secured qualification for the next round and highlighted the maturity of his squad in handling difficult moments.

Overcoming the challenge and keeping the dream alive

The Albiceleste coach drew a parallel with the opening match against Algeria, highlighting the European side’s physical and technical quality.

"When the team has to suffer, it does. The fans get excited watching this team, seeing how it competes and enjoys itself. It looked like it was going to be easy, but it wasn’t — you’ve already seen the matches," Scaloni reflected.

Despite being labeled among the favorites after the 2022 Qatar triumph, the coach chose to remain cautious and warned that the battle for the title will be tough against other major powers.

Praise for Lionel Messi

The standout figure of the day was Lionel Messi, who scored both goals in the win. Scaloni did not hold back in praising the captain’s commitment, also highlighting his defensive work before the goal: "When Leo switches on, everyone switches on. I don’t know what else to say about him," he concluded.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.