Scaloni praised Argentina after the match, saying, "Argentina performed best under adversity and pressure."

Defending champions Argentina staged a remarkable comeback from a 0-1 deficit, scoring two late goals to defeat England 2-1 and advance to the World Cup final.

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni praised the team's resilience in the face of adversity at the post-match press conference. Argentina's path to the final in this tournament has been fraught with challenges; they defeated Cape Verde and Switzerland in extra time and came back from two goals down to defeat Egypt.

In this match against England, after conceding an early goal in the second half, Argentina once again demonstrated their resilience under pressure. Scaloni stated in an interview, "Frankly, I think this team plays best under pressure."

"When we're in a tough fight, and our opponents hesitate even for the slightest bit, we can find an opportunity and fight for it with everything we have. That's exactly the feeling this team gives me."

Scaloni further emphasized that football is not just about tactics or pretty plays; in the final 40 minutes after falling behind, the whole team demonstrated their understanding and belief in the game. Scaloni praised the players as fearless warriors who wouldn't be crushed by a sense of responsibility.

“Even in the crucial final stages of the game, everyone still craved possession. Nobody was afraid of losing the semi-final due to mistakes; they were just playing pure football. We're like a family, fighting for every ball until the very last moment,” Scaloni added.

Facing the upcoming final, Scaloni said the team would do their best to win, while also asking rhetorically whether the team, which has proven itself in adversity many times, needed to prove anything more.

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