Argentina’s rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive

I am not thinking about the World Cup, there is a long way to go, lots of things to do and so many things can happen,

he insisted to reporters after the game

We will see what happens, there's plenty of time,

said Scaloni on the matter in a press conference

We need to leave him alone, we will see,

he said

Lionel Scalonicoach

It was a team victory, we played as a team and that's why we minimised Brazil,

assessed Scaloni, who chose restraint when delivering his remarks

This is not always going to be like this. Let the people enjoy it, let's hope this lasts as long as possible,

he added

Julián Álvarezstriker

With Messi we might have scored two or three more goals,

said striker Julián Álvarez, who scored one goal against Brazil

Rodrigo De Paulmidfielder

The best of our teams is always when the No. 10 is playing, ... because he is the greatest of all time."

De Paul said

We have a secured place for the top tournament, ... One more time, we will fight for the maximum glory. Let's go, Argentina!"

Argentina's national team said on X