Lionel Scaloni's kiss with his wife after Argentina's historic win over England

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni shared a deeply emotional moment with his wife, Elisa Montero, on the sidelines following the team's historic 2-1 victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. The win, reminiscent of the 1986 quarter-final, propelled Argentina to the final.

After the intense match, which featured suffering, agony, tears, and euphoric goals, players celebrated with family and friends. Scaloni received his wife and two sons, Ian and Noah, who proudly wore Argentine jerseys. A viral moment captured by TyC Sports showed the coach and Montero sharing a loving embrace and a kiss on the substitutes' bench, sparking widespread reaction online.

Scaloni and Montero have been together since 2009 and have two sons. While they live permanently in Spain, and his younger son was born there, Scaloni expressed a clear focus on the upcoming final. "Everyone knows I live in Spain, I have a Spanish family, but on Sunday, I feel it; we are going to try to beat them," he stated in a post-semifinal press conference, highlighting his dual loyalties but unwavering determination for Argentina.

The team is now focused on the final match against Spain, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Scaloni's personal connection to Spain adds an interesting layer to the championship game, but his commitment to leading Argentina to victory remains paramount.

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Everyone knows I live in Spain, I have a Spanish family, but on Sunday, I feel it; we are going to try to beat them.