Big move ahead: Scaloni set to extend his deal with Argentina until 2030

Lionel Messi is gone. Nicolas Otamendi is gone. The nation feared that their head coach, Lionel Scaloni, would also abandon ship. However, it looks like the man who has turned the Albiceleste into one of the world's best national teams over the past five years will remain in charge.According to Argentine outlet Tribuna, Scaloni has reached an agreement in principle with the Football Association over a contract extension. As they put it, the deal is done, with only the signatures missing. On paper, it will mean that the 48-year-old tactician will remain Argentina's head coach until the 2030 World Cup.🚨🇦🇷 BREAKING: Lionel Scaloni has agreed to sign new deal as Argentina head coach until World Cup 2030. The proposal sent in September has been accepted, details being sorted then time to sign. Scaloni said yes, as @CLMerlo reports. 🩵🤍 https://t.co/uVePo4xG0i— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 22, 2026 The Albiceleste boss is still under contract until December, but it is only a matter of days before his stay is officially announced. That would be fantastic news for Argentine football, as Scaloni is the most successful coach in the national team's history, having won the World Cup, reached another final, lifted two Copa America titles, and claimed the Finalissima.Messi's baton is passed on – Cuti Romero is Argentina's new captainOn top of that, the coach will be the backbone of the team, helping Argentina navigate a smoother transition as they prepare for a changing of the guard, with younger players coming in and roles on the pitch and in the dressing room being reshuffled…At least Scaloni will have four years of stability ahead of him to present a new Argentina to the world, featuring a fresh crop of talents such as Nico Paz, Franco Mastantuono, and others.##NAJAVA_MECA_10046909##