Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has called on his players to show fierce determination if they are to overcome Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The defending champions take on the Swiss in Kansas City, where Scaloni — speaking at a press conference at Kansas City Stadium on Friday — delivered an emotional plea for total commitment from his squad as they chase consecutive World Cup titles.

A legacy built on heart

Scaloni made clear that his vision for Argentina extends beyond simply winning. He wants this generation of players to be remembered for their passion and refusal to yield — a spirit he described as coming straight from the heart.