Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially extended his contract with the national team until 2030. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the renewal of the agreement, which was confirmed by specialized publications, including Sport RBC.UA citing the federation. Thus, the 48-year-old specialist, who has been leading the Albiceleste since 2018, will remain at the helm of one of the most titled national teams in the world at least until the end of the 2030 World Cup.
Details of the new agreement
Scaloni's previous contract was set to expire at the end of 2026. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, the coach did not give definitive answers regarding his future at the head of the national team, but ultimately the sides reached an agreement to continue their cooperation. Under the terms of the new deal, the Argentine will prepare the team for the 2030 global tournament, and the squad will also perform under his leadership at the 2028 Copa America, where they will defend their South American championship title.
The path to titles: what has already been achieved
Since his appointment in 2018, Scaloni has transformed the Argentina national team into one of the most successful national squads on the planet. Under his leadership, the Albiceleste have won three major international tournaments: the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as well as two consecutive Copas America in 2021 and 2024. At the 2026 World Cup, the Argentines reached the final for the second consecutive time, though this time they lost to Spain with a score of 0:1.
Figures and current team form
In total since Scaloni's appointment, the Argentina national team has played 111 matches: 86 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses. Following the World Cup, the team played three friendly matches and secured three crushing victories in them — against Bolivia (4:0), Burkina Faso (7:0), and Benin (3:0), scoring a total of 14 goals without conceding any. The match against Benin became the final one for Lionel Messi in the national team: the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner concluded his career with the Argentina squad.
Upcoming plans
The next opponent for Scaloni's team will be the Uruguay national team. The friendly match will take place on Saturday, November 14, at 01:00 Kyiv time. For the coach and his charges, this fixture will serve as the first form check already in the status of a team with an extended contract and a clear focus on upcoming continental and global tournaments.
