New Delhi: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni struggled to hold back tears after his team lost 0-1 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Scaloni said that the defeat was very painful because Argentina failed to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in extra time to give Spain their second World Cup crown. Speaking after the game, the Argentine coach said: “We were injured in big places that we did not expect. The wear and tear has been great, they gave their last effort. I am in a dream for everyone, I always thank the President (Tapia) for the opportunity. This place is amazing. It’s hard to make a team like this. Disappointment hurts me in life.”
He doesn’t know about his future
Scaloni also raised doubts about whether he would continue as Argentina coach. His contract runs until December, and he said he would first speak to Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia before making a decision.“I will talk to the president,” he said. “I have an idea of ​​what I want to do. I will see my contract and I feel the need, I don’t know if something big can happen. We have to talk about it.”He thanked Tapia for giving him the opportunity to coach the national team and said he needed time to think.“I thank the president for giving me the opportunity to be in this position where I am now. It was a dream for everyone. We have tried until the last minute to give everything we can, the staff and the players. I believe it is good for me to take this time to think about this.”“Hold on, I don’t know if I can go on. This place is so beautiful, it’s a dream.”He explained that creating another successful team will not be easy.“We never thought, including my staff, that we would be in this position. To continue you need a lot of things, especially to renew your thoughts, to start again, to create a group like this again. This is very difficult to create again.”