Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is reportedly close to renewing his contract with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), with an extension expected to take him through the 2030 World Cup. Multiple outlets describe talks as advanced and frame the renewal as setting up Argentina for the period after Lionel Messi.
The reported terms vary in detail. Yahoo Sports, citing La Nación and Clarín, says that only the signature is missing according to La Nación, while Clarín characterises progress between Scaloni and AFA president Claudio Tapia toward a deal running to 2030. The Buenos Aires Times reports that Scaloni has agreed to a new arrangement that starts with a two-year deal and includes a renewal clause that could extend his tenure to 2030. StudioFútbol similarly says Scaloni agreed verbally to continue through 2030, noting his current contract runs until December 2026.
