Lionel Scaloni assessed the scenario for Copa of Mundo in 2026. The Argentina coach cited a list of 10 or 12 teams that should compete for the title in the competition. Ele made it clear that the Albiceleste team will be in the group of main candidates.
The statement was made in a recent interview. Scaloni highlighted the difficulty of beating Mundial. Ele cited examples from the 2022 campaign, when Argentina overcame obstacles to the title.
Scaloni reinforces that Argentina enters the fight for four
The coach avoided naming a single favorite. Ele mentioned that between 10 and 12 teams will have real conditions to reach the decision. Argentina appears in the list alongside traditional powers.
Scaloni talked about the balance of the tournament. Ele reminded us that even the strongest teams need luck and a favorable path. Argentina, current champion, leaves with candidate status, but without absolute favoritism.
Lista of candidates includes selections from several continents
The coach listed teams from different confederations. França, Inglaterra, Portugal, Espanha, Brasil, Colômbia, Uruguai and Marrocos appear among those mentioned. Ele also remembered Croácia, who reached the final in 2018 and the semifinal in 2022.
- França
- Inglaterra
- Portugal
- Espanha
- Brasil
- Colômbia
- Uruguai
- Argentina
- Marrocos
- Croácia
Scaloni admitted that he may have forgotten some names in the count. Ele reinforced that the exact number varies depending on the moment, but the level of 10 to 12 strong teams remains the same. Mundial 2026, with 48 teams, promises even more competitiveness.
Experiência of 2022 serves as a reference for the technician
The commander recalled the setbacks of the victorious campaign in Qatar. Argentina lost the first game of the group stage. Depois suffered a draw in the last minute against Holanda and went to penalties. In the final, they came up short against França before turning it around.
Esses episodes show Scaloni how unpredictable the tournament is. Mesmo with good performance, external factors decide. Ele believes that Argentina will need to repeat the resilience to seek the tetra.
Argentina’s Preparação gains attention with Scaloni’s listing
The Argentine team is going through a moment of transition. Scaloni has led the team since 2018 and conquered Copa América, Finalíssima and Mundial. Agora, the focus is on defending the title in 2026.
The coach has called up experienced names and young promises. The presence of Lionel Messi, even at 39 years old, remains a point of reference. The group seeks to maintain the high standard shown in recent years.
Outros highlights from Mundial 2026 from the coach’s perspective
Scaloni avoided giving closed predictions. Ele prefers to work with the day-to-day running of the national team. The statement serves as a warning about the level of opponents.
Times Europeans dominate the list mentioned. South American Seleções also gain ground, which reinforces the continent’s strength. Marrocos, from África, appears as a representative of another level.