Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of the Argentine national team, affirmed that the historic defeat against the Saudi national team at the start of his team's campaign in the 2022 World Cup was one of the most impactful moments in his coaching career, stressing that it completely changed his way of thinking about football, ahead of the 2026 World Cup final.

He pointed out in a press conference that that match was an unforgettable lesson for him and his players, and contributed to building the team's character in the following years.

The Argentina coach said: "The Saudi Arabia match completely ended my belief in superstitions in football. It taught me that nothing is guaranteed or goes according to pre-existing calculations in this game, and we must always be prepared for all scenarios."

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