Lionel Scaloni is set to continue his reign at the helm of the Argentina national team until the end of the 2030 World Cup. The 48-year-old coach has reached an agreement with the Argentine Football Association to renew his contract, putting an end to uncertainty over his future.
Scaloni took charge of “La Albiceleste” in 2018 and since then has overseen one of the most successful periods in Argentine football history.
Under his leadership, Argentina won the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, the Finalissima in 2022, and the World Cup in Qatar, ending a 36-year wait for the most prestigious trophy in football.
The coach’s continuity had been called into question in recent weeks, while the future of Lionel Messi with the national team had also sparked debate about who would lead the side in the years ahead.
The new agreement gives Scaloni the opportunity to plan the next cycle and prepare Argentina for the 2030 World Cup, with the aim of maintaining its status among the strongest national teams in the world.
His record in the dugout is impressive: 81 wins, 14 draws and 10 defeats in 105 matches.