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The Argentina national team is focusing on the 2026 World Cup with Lionel Scaloni as coach.
What's known about Scaloni's contract renewal?
The Santafesino coach will end his contract at the end of December 2026 and talks have been ongoing to secure the continuity of the world champion coach.
The relationship between Scaloni and Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, is good and conversations are underway for continuity.
What Scaloni said
Last May, Scaloni stated that his contractual situation was not a priority, but rather the World Cup. “Now the important thing is to think about the World Cup. Since we have a margin until December and these weeks we were focused on seeing the players' performance, it's not an urgent issue for me and I think not for the AFA either”, he said.
The current situation
The coexistence allowed for some talks about the contract renewal in recent days. Scaloni gave the green light to move forward and it is expected that the agreement will be formalized after the competition.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola - Argentina | 0-2 |
The Argentina national team is preparing to face Cape Verde this Friday at 19, for the round of 16 of the World Cup, with a streak of 3 consecutive victories.
