Scaloni to stay Argentina coach until 2030 World Cup as contract renewed for four more years

Lionel Scaloni has renewed his contract as Argentina coach for four more years. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday that the World Cup-winning coach will remain in the Albiceleste dugout until the 2030 World Cup.

At a press conference after the renewal, AFA president Claudio Tapia said that when the new term ends, Scaloni will set a unique record of coaching Argentina at more World Cups than anyone in the country's history.

Scaloni led Argentina to the world title at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, ending a 36-year title drought. He then took the team to the final again at this year's World Cup held in North America.

Scaloni began a new era in Argentine football after taking charge as interim coach in 2018. Under him, Argentina have won two Copa America titles and one Finalissima alongside the World Cup.

The 48-year-old coach will go into the next World Cup on a mission to regain the title with the successors of Messi, Martinez and their generation.