Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his side’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday showed how comfortable they are in handling difficult situations.Scaloni said staying calm during difficult moments has been one of the team’s greatest strengths.“We know we’re going to suffer, and it’s part of our blood, it’s part of our DNA, and it brings peace of mind,” the coach said.Argentina’s road to the semifinals was not easy. They twice gave up the lead against Cape Verde before winning 3-2 in the round of 32. Against Egypt, they trailed 2-0 until the 79th minute before completing another comeback.Scaloni believes that winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has helped his players cope better with pressure.“In Qatar, we are not that experienced, including myself, and those conditions are very difficult,” he said.“However, now we are more experienced because we know what it feels like to be dominated by the opponent, who conceded an equalizer, so now we keep our calm. The team knows how to stay calm and, of course, we will not give up.”Switzerland drew level in the 67th minute and looked capable of continuing the game, but goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez deep into extra time sealed Argentina’s place in the last four.Scaloni praised Switzerland for making life difficult for his team.“It’s a tough opponent,” Scaloni said. “It’s very difficult for us to win duels, to put together more than five or six passes.“They are very strong, and they make it a one-on-one battle in different areas of the pitch. We suffered a lot.”The Argentina coach also highlighted the impact of his substitutes and the strength of the squad.“We also have players on the bench who can turn the game on its head, and this is something very good,” he said. “In the end, we always find solutions.”Scaloni said the team’s unity played a big role in its run at the World Cup.“It’s thanks to the players because they have to trust the process,” he said. “We are a collective side. We stick together. We are very united. And this is proof that football is complicated.”He also praised Alexis Mac Allister, who scored Argentina’s opening goal with a header from Lionel Messi’s corner.“Alexis McAllister is one of the greatest. So all praise to him because he works hard,” said Scaloni.The win sent Argentina into the semifinals for the sixth time in their last six major tournaments.“I don’t think about it, but it’s something to be very proud of,” he said.Scaloni concluded by saying that difficult moments are part of any successful World Cup campaign.“When you reach the semi-final, you have to suffer,” Scaloni said. “You have to go through it.”