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Lionel Scaloni is set to continue as Argentina head coach after reaching agreement with the Argentine Football Association on a contract extension that could keep him in place until the 2030 World Cup.
New deal agreed
According to Argentine reports, the new contract is being structured as a two-year extension until 2028, with an option for a further two years through to 2030.
Scaloni had raised doubts over his future after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, but talks with AFA president Claudio Tapia have moved forward in recent weeks. The agreement is now said to be in place, although the federation has yet to make an official announcement.
Success since 2018
Scaloni has led Argentina since September 2018 and has overseen one of the most successful periods in the country's football history. His honours include Copa América 2021, the 2022 Finalissima, the Qatar World Cup and Copa América 2024. Argentina also finished runners-up at the 2026 World Cup.
The next major task is managing the post-Lionel Messi era. Argentina's long-term target is Copa América 2028 and preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which will include matches in Argentina.