
(FILES) Argentinian midfielder Mario Kempes (L), who just scored his second goal, and forward Daniel Bertoni celebrate in front of Dutch defenders Wim Suurbier (on ground) and Jan Poortvliet, on June 25, 1978 in Buenos Aires, during the extra time period of the World Cup soccer final. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's gratitude and "commitment" to the squad that won the World Cup in Qatar 2022 could "kill" the country's chances of retaining the title in North America, former forward Daniel Bertoni told AFP in an interview in May 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

