Scaloni: 'I Always Believed We Would Find a Way to Turn It Around'

Lionel Scaloni admitted he never stopped believing in his Argentina side after they pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. “I had the feeling that at some point our chance would come and we would be able to turn the game around,” Scaloni said. “The magnitude of what happened today can be compared to so many great moments we’ve experienced with this team.” Argentina found themselves behind on the scoreboard but showed immense character to fight back. Scaloni highlighted the mental strength of his players, who refused to buckle under pressure. “Egypt were very well organized, but we kept pushing and creating chances. When we scored the third goal, I knew this was our night,” the coach added. In the quarterfinals, Argentina will face the winner of Australia vs. Denmark.