In a friendly match on July 12, 2026, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1. Despite the victory, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted that luck was on his team's side, according to post-match comments reported by ESPN.
Scaloni stated, 'Luck was on our side tonight. We didn't play our best, but we found a way to win.' The match saw goals from Argentina's forwards, though specific scorers were not confirmed in available reports.
Switzerland took an early lead but Argentina equalized before halftime. The second half saw Argentina take control, scoring two more goals to secure the win. The match was part of Argentina's preparation for upcoming international competitions.
Scaloni's comments highlighted the team's need for improvement despite the positive result. 'We have to work on our consistency,' he added. 'We can't rely on luck every time.'
