Argentina's classification to the final of the 2026 World Cup unleashed emotion within the squad led by Lionel Scaloni. After the 2-1 comeback against England, Leandro Paredes and Giuliano Simeone agreed that the team has not yet met its objective and they are already focusing all their attention on the championship match against Spain.

Both footballers highlighted the strength of the group to overcome adversity and keep alive the dream of winning a new world title.

Leandro Paredes assures that Argentina will do “the impossible” for the championship

The Boca Juniors midfielder acknowledged that going to the final represents one of the most important moments of his career, although he made it clear that the team still wants to complete the mission: “The emotion is very great, this feeling is unique, there is one more step left and we will do our best,” he said at a press conference.

During his analysis of the match, Leandro Paredes assured that the Argentine team showed its best football version against England, even after starting down on the scoreboard.

The midfielder stated that he never lost confidence in the team's ability to reverse the result.

The victory over England had a special meaning

In addition to the ticket to the 2026 World Cup final, Leandro Paredes recognized the emotional burden of beating England, a rival with a special meaning for Argentine fans.

“It is an incredible emotion for everything it generates, we know that for our country it is something unique and I hope people are very happy,” he said.

With the final against Spain getting closer and closer, the midfielder confessed the excitement of playing a new match for the world championship.

“I dreamed of playing in a world final and having the possibility of playing in the second is something unique, you don't fall, you don't realize what we are doing, and I hope that on Sunday we can have another great joy,” he revealed.

Giuliano Simeone and thinks in Spain

For his part, Giuliano Simeone highlighted Argentina's ability to react and assured that the group will quickly change its focus to prepare for the final: "Now we have to continue, rest and we have to go with everything on Sunday," he told the media.

The Atlético de Madrid attacker also highlighted the collective work and the importance of the adjustments made by Lionel Scaloni during the match: “The effort the team made throughout the match and the five changes,” he added.

In addition, he assured that the coach's modifications made a difference in the development of the match: “They came in spectacularly,” he stated.

The leaders' message drives the new generation

With just a few months in the national team, Giuliano Simeone recognized the impact that the most experienced footballers have had in the group.

“I have been in the national team for a very short time and that the greatest ones transmit that message of always continuing, of always fighting, the truth is that it makes me very happy.”

Finally, the forward highlighted the atmosphere that exists within the locker room and the confidence that the group transmits in each training session and match.

“The group is always above everything, that is the message they send us, and the truth is that we are very happy because the group always gives you confidence, in training, in games, in talks,” he concluded.

With the momentum of a memorable comeback against England, Argentina will now seek to beat Spain to defend the title won four years ago and close a new outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup.