'Epic squared': Scaloni lauds Argentina's back-to-back World Cup comebacks

Author: AFPPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina

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'Epic squared': Scaloni lauds Argentina's back-to-back World Cup comebacks

Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal after trailing 1-0. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's never-say-die mentality and called the win 'epic squared'. This is the second comeback victory in the knockout rounds, following their match against Egypt. Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday.

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