
Ian Wright has expressed concerns about Argentina's ability to defend their title in the 2026 World Cup, despite the team advancing to the Round of 16. He believes that significant improvements are necessary for Argentina to compete against the stronger teams still in the tournament and to have a chance at lifting the trophy again.
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