Recently, during a personal live broadcast, Argentinian left-back Tagliafico acknowledged Argentina's runner-up finish at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while emphasizing the difficulty of reaching two consecutive World Cup finals. He also admitted that he might not be able to participate in the 2030 World Cup.

Weeks after the 2026 World Cup final, Tagliafico spoke publicly about his experience playing for Argentina in the tournament and reflected on this World Cup held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The defender stated that it was already very difficult for the team to reach the final again and revealed that this might be his last World Cup appearance.

During a routine live broadcast, Tagliafico displayed the silver medal the team received after losing 0-1 to Spain in the final and praised Argentina's performance under coach Scaloni.

"We already have the gold medal from the 2022 championship. This time we got this one—the silver medal," Tagliafico said.

He then added: "We should be proud of this World Cup. It's not easy to reach two consecutive finals and win two medals."

Tagliafico emphasized that the team must learn to accept the result of losing the final while cherishing the journey.

"We must value this achievement and also learn to accept defeat. It shows that you've reached the end, that you've given everything. That's football—there are wins and losses," he said.

Speaking about the final against Spain, Tagliafico admitted that Argentina did not play at their best and believed that the physical and mental fatigue from the tournament affected the team's performance.

"When we played the final, we were already very physically and mentally exhausted. Spain played very well and were deserved winners. We didn't play well," Tagliafico frankly admitted.

He also discussed the match conditions at MetLife Stadium, the venue for the final.

Tagliafico believed that the pitch condition and high temperature affected the game.

"The pitch for the final was terrible—very dry. It was extremely hot, and we kicked off very early, which was also influenced by TV broadcast arrangements and other factors," he said.

Beyond summarizing the World Cup, Tagliafico's comments about whether he would continue representing Argentina in the future attracted significant attention.

The 34-year-old admitted that he is currently uncertain whether he can continue until the 2030 World Cup.

"I will cherish this World Cup even more, perhaps because it might be my last. I don't know, but I think it probably is. I probably won't be able to play in the next World Cup," said the player, who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais in France.

At the same time, Tagliafico believes that Argentina, after reaching its peak in recent years, must begin a squad overhaul.

"You get the sense that the standards set by the team are already very high. It's difficult to maintain that level. Now there must be a refresh, with new players coming in. It's not easy to maintain the current height," he said.

Tagliafico also emphasized that Argentina's achievements today are not the result of short-term efforts.

Based on his experience, World Cup preparations begin long before players gather for the tournament.

"Don't think the team only prepared for one month. It's not just about focusing for a month, because the World Cup only lasts a month. The real preparation lasted three and a half years," he said.

He also explained that long-term preparation requires individual player commitment, including maintaining physical condition and competitive level.

"For me, I start focusing on my competitive state early, considering what physical condition I want to be in for the matches. These preparations actually started a long time ago," Tagliafico stated.

Tagliafico has participated in three World Cups during his career: the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

He has made 83 appearances for Argentina, scoring 1 goal, and has won 3 championship trophies with the team. During the 2026 World Cup, as a key member, he helped Argentina reach the final for the second consecutive time.

However, after losing to Spain, the 34-year-old left-back has begun to consider his future with the national team, and whether he will feature in the 2030 World Cup remains uncertain.

AF's PC site is now live! Browse full news, comments, match details and stats on your computer. Visit: www.allfootballapp.com