‘Spain were the better team’ — Scaloni reacts as Argentina lose World Cup crown

Scaloni Concedes: Spain Deserved World Cup! Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were superior in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. A heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time loss ended Argentina’s title defense at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored Spain’s winner. “They were the better side, that’s the truth,” said Scaloni, proud of his team’s journey.