2026 World Cup: The link between De La Fuente and Scaloni before the final

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, a special bond connects managers Lionel Scaloni and Luis de la Fuente. The two coaches share a friendship forged during their time together in the Argentine federation's staff in 2016, when De La Fuente was a scout. This personal relationship adds an emotional dimension to the top clash.