After losing 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, Lionel Scaloni raised concerns about his potential as manager of the Brazilian national team. Despite the fact that his lease expires in December, the coach, clearly moved, assured that he needs to take some time to reflect before making a decision whether to continue leading the Albiceleste.

After the suit, the manager acknowledged that the results of the competition had led him to reevaluate its consistency while highlighting the work made by his players throughout the competition.

" I need to speak with the A senator, Claudio Tapia," I have to say. I'll need to make up my mind about what I want to accomplish. I even feel the need to consider because I'm unsure whether I'll be able to accomplish things as large as this. He said," I'm thankful to the president, but we will have to speak. "

Scaloni stated that both he and his training staff contributed everything to the World Cup preparation method and that any decision must be made after reviewing the results and the requirements for the start of a new pattern.

We have made an effort to do our best with the people and the coaching staff until the last minute, and I believe it is appropriate that I take this opportunity to reflect. This location is beautiful; it was a wish that I believed I would reach here in my life. He said before leaving the press conference that he felt pain and that a lot of things are needed to restore in order to continue for a team like this, which is improbable to be formed once. " It hurts me, it hurts my soul," he said in tears.

Thanks to the people, the supporters, and Spain's reputation

Beyond the uncertainty about his future, Scaloni dedicated a good part of his statements to evaluating the journey of the Argentine team in recent years and asked that the runners-up position also be appreciated by the fans.

"It is difficult to make people understand that they enjoy it equally, it is very difficult, for us to know that it is a triumph as well. I hope and wish that people are aware of what has been achieved, of the way that it has been achieved above all. I already cried all I had to cry in the locker room, but we must thank this group because they have been warriors," he stated.

The coach also thanked the Argentine fans for their support during the championship and highlighted the demonstrations of support that took place in the streets of the country.

"Thank you, thank you to the people for having accompanied us, thank you to the people for coming out to support the team and being in the streets. It is something spectacular for me, and I think it is an added value to know that you can lose by leaving everything," he said.

Scaloni also expressed his hope that Argentina's World Cup journey serves as a reference for the future of the national team, which reached the final four years after winning the title in Qatar 2022.

Regarding the outcome of the decisive match, he recognized the merit of the rival. “We must congratulate the rival,” he said, admitting that Spain “played better.” He also stressed that his team can leave with the peace of mind of having competed until the end: “We are calm because we left everything.”

Finally, he had words for Lionel Messi, who played in the sixth World Cup of his career at 39 years old. Scaloni expressed his hope that the Argentine captain's career serves as an inspiration for the new generations and hoped that "he will be a nice example for these kids who see him and today are sad because they couldn't win."

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