Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that the Spanish national team possesses technical and tactical capabilities that cause concern, ahead of the two teams' meeting in the 2026 World Cup final, scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

During the official press conference, Scaloni said: "Spain is a great team and delivers outstanding performances under the leadership of Luis de la Fuente, and everything about it worries me." He pointed out that both teams are similar in their reliance on possession and building play with the ball, and expressed his hope that the match would present a level befitting a World Cup final.

Scaloni praised the team captain Lionel Messi, stressing that reaching the final at the age of 39 represents an exceptional achievement, as Messi tops the tournament's scoring charts alongside France striker Kylian Mbappé, each with eight goals.

The Argentine coach ruled out that Argentina's experience in the 2022 World Cup final would give them an advantage over Spain, explaining that the players from both teams are accustomed to playing major matches at the highest levels, stressing that his team is preparing for the match in the same way it prepares for any encounter, with a focus on technical aspects and keeping players away from pressure.

Scaloni noted that the Argentine team's successes in recent years have made its playing style known to opponents, but reaching the final again gives these achievements greater and deeper value.