The Argentine Football Association (AFA) struck the hearts of fans once again. On the eve of the most important World Cup match so far in 2026, the quarterfinal clash against Switzerland, the governing body of Argentine football released a video that is pure epic. A minute and a half where the legendary cardiologist René Favaloro becomes the voice of the national team.
“If there is a country that knows about heart, it’s Argentina,” the piece begins, with the doctor’s voice in the background as he is seen walking through the hallways of a clinic. The montage combines those archival images with the fury of the match against Egypt, where Argentina won 3-2 and secured its place in the quarterfinals.
“Because I live suffering: suffering like crazy,” says Favaloro just as the images show the Egyptian attacks. And at second 30, a blood pump takes over the sound: it is the exact moment when Lionel Messi tied the game. The madness on the streets of Argentina, captured live.
“He must understand with humility that it is necessary to work as a team: he will sacrifice the individual for the benefit of the collective,” the cardiologist continues, as the Scaloneta’s team plays are shown.
The ending is a blow to the soul. With the fans celebrating, Favaloro states: “It has been a transcendental day for Argentine history. I believe it has served to show that Argentines are united.” And there appears Lionel Scaloni, completely emotional, with tears in his eyes, giving statements after the match.
“With heart. Let’s all go together to the quarterfinals,” closes the video, which has already gone viral.
Meanwhile, in Kansas City, the Swiss are training under the Missouri sun. The big question is whether striker Johan Manzambi, 20, will make it to the match. He missed the round of 16 due to injury, but this Thursday he trained separately with a knee brace on his left leg. According to this outlet, he could be available on Saturday, even if only for the second half.
Captain Grant Xhaka, who before the World Cup declared that “Switzerland will be world champion,” is the leader of a team that has never gone this far. Now, all of Switzerland idolizes him.
But Argentina has something more: Favaloro’s heart beats in every pass, every goal, every hug. And the AFA knows it.
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Para mí es una falta de respeto total mezclar a Favaloro con este circo de la Scaloneta. Mientras ellos lloran con videos truchos, los argentinos de verdad defendemos la patria. Esto huele a opereta política. ¡Volve a tu país, Scaloni, y dejate de pavadas! ¡Aguante la derecha, carajo!
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