Argentina failed to fire against Spain during the Fifa World Cup 2026 on Sunday night. Photo: AFP
Argentina coach Lionel-Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his side's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the Fifa World Cup 2026 final on Sunday.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium. The South American champions, featuring star player Lionel Messi, had been seeking to become the first team since 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
"They were the better side — that's the truth — but I'll cherish the memory of them, of what they achieved, and of the value of making it this far," Scaloni said. "We have to place immense value on this because it takes so much effort."
Scaloni said his team must accept defeat with the same grace they showed when celebrating recent successes.
