Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Scaloni Criticizes FIFA for Forced Training
Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, is not happy with FIFA.
He says they made his team train at a bad time just before the World Cup final.
The team arrived late at night and had to train quickly the next day because they had to talk to the press.
Scaloni thinks this was strange and not good for the team.
Argentina is playing Spain in the final after beating England in the semi-finals.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni criticized FIFA for scheduling a rushed training session before the World Cup final.
The team arrived late at night and had to train quickly the next day due to mandatory media commitments.
Scaloni described the training session as 'strange' and said they hardly got to try anything out.
Argentina is set to face Spain in the World Cup final after beating England 2-1 in the semi-finals.
The final match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Who
- Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni
- What
- Criticized FIFA for forcing a rushed training session
- When
- Two days before the World Cup final
- Where
- New Jersey, USA
- Why
- Due to mandatory media commitments and travel schedule
- Teams Involved
- Argentina, Spain
- Event
- FIFA World Cup Final
- Location
- MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
- Coach
- Lionel Scaloni
- Opponent in Semi-Final
- England
- Semi-Final Result
- Argentina won 2-1
- Training Session
- Rushed and forced by FIFA