Lionel Scaloni has expressed openness to continuing as Argentina's head coach. The manager broke his silence to outline the path towards the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the integration of new talent into the squad.
Scaloni made it clear that the aim is not merely to repeat past titles but to maintain the team's identity and connection with the fans. "From now on, a parenthesis opens, we are going to give that a chance," the coach explained. He acknowledged the road ahead will be tough after winning everything, but stressed the importance of the group mentality that brought them success.
Renewal and Trust
The manager confirmed the intention is to give opportunities to the young players knocking on the door. "It is very important that the new guys can join our idea of the game," Scaloni stated, adding that "age is not synonymous with anything." His plan is to trust these players, provided they perform for their clubs, to build a competitive team for the future. This philosophy was already tested in the previous cycle, where Argentina arrived at the last World Cup with a squad not at full strength, but in which they had full confidence.
Scaloni admitted that decisions for the next global tournament will be even harder than those made previously. "Everyone who played did so because they earned it," he recalled. The team's current form is strong, leading their qualifying group with a perfect 9 points from 3 games.
The Message After the Final
Regarding the recent 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain, Scaloni chose to focus on the positive. "We are brotherly peoples," he said, downplaying any controversy. He noted that people celebrated a runners-up finish, which he sees as a triumph in itself due to the connection achieved. The team is performing solidly, with 8 goals scored and only 1 conceded in the group stage, and Lionel Messi as the top scorer this season with 8 goals. The next fixture is a qualifier at home to Bolivia on September 30th, a match already listed on our fixtures page.
On his own future at the helm, Scaloni was pragmatic. "Logically, we will try, whether we are here or not. It is not the important thing," he declared. With these words, the coach leaves the door open to continuing a project that, despite the recent defeat, keeps Argentina at the summit of world football with a clear roadmap for new challenges. The first-team squad, with its stars and prospects, is detailed in our squad section.
