Scaloni defends Argentina amid criticism before England semifinal
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni addressed criticisms concerning his team's performance in the FIFA World Cup. With the semifinal matchup against England set for Wednesday, Scaloni emphasized that the team is not as poor as some have suggested. This press conference comes as Argentina prepares for a critical match that could determine their path in the tournament.
- •Lionel Scaloni responds to criticism of Argentina's play.
- •Argentina faces England in the semifinal on Wednesday.
- •Scaloni insists the team is not as bad as perceived.
- •The match's outcome will affect Argentina's World Cup trajectory.
- 2:34 AMESPN Soccer — Scaloni: Argentina 'not as bad' as some people say...
"Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni shut down criticism over the way his team has played throughout the FIFA World Cup ahead of the semifinal against England on Wednesday.
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