2 + 2
All signs point to Scaloni signing a two‑year contract with the AFA, with an option for two more, guaranteeing his spot at Copa América 2028.
It’s almost certain Scaloni will remain at the helm for the next two years.
The Argentine side will contest the 2028 Copa América under Scaloni’s command, with negotiations hinting at a two‑year deal plus a two‑year option.
The AFA wanted confirmation until 2030, yet the 2 + 2 clause gives Scaloni some benefits.
Copa América
Copa América 2028 will be the 49th edition of CONMEBOL’s premier national‑team tournament. For my money, it will showcase South America’s finest talent.
The venue hasn’t been decided yet.
The AFA offered several stadiums: Monumental, La Bombonera, Libertadores de América‑Ricardo Enrique Bochini, El Cilindro in Avellaneda; Único in La Plata; Mario Kempes in Córdoba; Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza; Cementerio de los Elefantes in Santa Fe; Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero; Único de Villa Mercedes in San Luis; and San Juan del Bicentenario in San Juan.
Argentina was slated to host in 2021, but the pandemic shifted the rights to Brazil.
According to the old rotation, Ecuador—last host in 1993—should stage the tournament.
In February 2024, President Daniel Noboa’s government expressed interest, naming eight cities: Quito, Guayaquil, Manta, Cuenca, Machala, Ambato, Riobamba and Salinas.
Brazilian outlet O Globo claims a prior CONMEBOL‑US Soccer pact earmarks the United States for 2028, after hosting 2024, though the LA 2028 Olympics might prompt a rethink.
Uruguay and Paraguay have also floated joining Argentina in a format geared toward the 2030 World Cup.
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