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Argentina Coach Scaloni Focuses on Football Ahead of 2026 World Cup Semi Against England

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First reported by N12 · 14 hours ago

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni downplays historical tensions ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-final against England, focusing on football and team performance. He praises England's key players, stresses the need for improvement, and expresses satisfaction with Argentina's progress to the semi-finals. Scaloni also acknowledges Spain's strong form as the potential final opponent.

01Scaloni emphasizes the semi-final as a football match, separating it from historical conflicts.
02Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, a result Scaloni values highly.
03The coach calls for better ball control and style improvement versus England.
04Scaloni praises England's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as top players.
05He avoids engaging in criticism of Argentine players from England.
06Scaloni acknowledges Spain's strong performance and praises their coach Luis de la Fuente.

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