Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's coach, recalled his famous moment in the 2022 World Cup final with a similar reaction in the ongoing 2026 edition semifinal.

After Scaloni led Albiceleste to their third title in history by defeating France on penalties in a famous match at Lusail Stadium, the opportunity seems ripe again to repeat the same feat on American soil.

Argentina earned a thrilling 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday evening in the semifinal, setting up a final clash with Spain on Sunday.

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But notably, Scaloni did not celebrate the winning goal scored by Lautaro Martínez after a precise cross from Lionel Messi.

Although the goal ignited the Argentine stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Scaloni seemed unable to believe what happened, laughing and looking up to the sky.

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This scene is similar to what happened to him at the moment of the decisive penalty kick that gave Argentina the title in 2022.

At that time, cameras captured a strange reaction from Scaloni, who did not celebrate with the players and coaching staff, preferring to sit on his bench in a state of shock and disbelief.