Lionel Scaloni’s future looked shaky after Argentina fell to Spain in the final, as he told reporters, “I have a contract until December and after that I’ll probably step away… I still have to talk with the president about it“. Two months later the picture has changed dramatically.
Sources cite Fabrizio Romano saying the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has tabled a long‑term contract through July 2030. The deal could be structured around the 2028 Copa América with an option to carry on to the 2030 World Cup, leaving the final call to Scaloni.
Signing would let Scaloni steer Argentina into a third World Cup, after Qatar 2022 and this North American edition, cementing one of the longest reigns in the squad’s history.
The narrative matches Scaloni’s remarks to Asian network MiGu, where he spoke about giving the next wave of talent a chance without excluding himself, reinforcing Romano’s scoop that the coach intends to stay and shepherd the transition.
Scaloni clears the path for Argentina’s upcoming generation. Will the new crop deliver the trophies fans crave?
Lionel Messi’s retirement triggers Argentina’s first true generational overhaul since Scaloni took charge in 2018, as the nation bids farewell to its all‑time great. For my money, this shake‑up could revitalize the team.
Messi’s farewell looms, and Scaloni admits one lingering regret.
The farewell match is slated for October 6 versus Benin at the Monumental, where Messi will don a bespoke jersey, closing a chapter and ushering a new era regardless of who eventually leads the side, echoing Scaloni’s earlier comments on emerging talent.
Talking to MiGu, Scaloni emphasized the need for newcomers to fit the team’s style. “It’s very important for the new kids to be able to join our style of play. We’ve always done that, and now a nice parenthesis will probably open,” he said, adding that “an era to trust these kids knocking on the door” is beginning, provided they perform for their clubs.
The call‑ups include Franco Mastantuono, Nico Paz, Gianluca Prestianni, Matías Soulé, Santiago Castro, Valentín Gómez, Santiago Simón and Román Vega, all set to prove themselves as Argentina builds toward its next cycle.