Scaloni targets consecutive World Cup titles to cement Argentina football legacy

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said he aims to secure consecutive World Cup titles to establish a permanent "never-give-up" legacy for the national team. The defending champions currently lead the South American qualifying standings as they prepare for the 2026 tournament in North America. Maintaining competitive standards Scaloni emphasized that his primary objective is to sustain the squad's competitive drive following their 2022 victory in Qatar and the 2024 Copa America title. Speaking on the team's evolution, the coach noted that the squad’s identity is now defined by its resilience rather than just past trophies. Argentina has maintained a consistent run of form, losing only two competitive matches since the start of 2023. The national team currently sits at the top of the CONMEBOL qualification table with 22 points from 10 matches. Under Scaloni’s management, Argentina ended a 28-year trophy drought in 2021 and has since won three major international titles in three years. Messi leads qualification push Captain Lionel Messi remains the focal point of the team’s campaign for the 2026 World Cup. The 37-year-old forward has contributed six goals in the current qualifying…