LE SCAN SPORT – An Argentine supporter crashed a press conference to question the choice of opponents for Argentina during the March international break.
A bizarre scene unfolded in Argentina after the friendly match won on Tuesday night by the reigning world champions against Zambia (5-0), less than 3 months before the start of the 2026 World Cup (June 11-July 19), which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The Argentines played two friendly matches during this international break, the last before the announcement of the selected players and the start of the competition. Before facing Zambia, Lionel Scaloni’s players narrowly defeated Mauritania (2-1) last Saturday.
A dissatisfied supporter crashes the press conference The matches appeared less prestigious on paper, as these friendlies were the last opportunity for the favorites of the upcoming World Cup to measure themselves before the start of the North American adventure. And this surprising choice of opponents clearly did not sit well with some supporters.
One of them decided to express his dissatisfaction to the Argentine national team at the press conference. Without being invited, the supporter entered the room where Lionel Scaloni was answering journalists’ questions. He then questions the coach about the quality of the nations faced by Argentina, pointing out that other favorites had performed well during this break, especially France, who lost to Argentina on penalties in the final of the last World Cup in 2022, and who recently defeated Brazil (2-1) and Colombia (3-1) last week.
“Coach, I want you to be honest, because France is a very strong team, stronger than Brazil and Spain, with all due respect,” shouts the young man, who is eventually escorted out of the press room, much to the surprise of Lionel Scaloni. It is worth mentioning that Argentina was supposed to play the “Finalissima” against Spain in Qatar, but the match was canceled just a few days ago due to the conflict in the Middle East, which explains the challenge Argentina faced in finding a more prestigious opponent in such a short time.
