Lionel Scaloni is set to continue as Argentina’s coach until at least the conclusion of this summer’s Copa America, where the team aims to defend its title, as reported by local media on Monday.
The decision follows a meeting between Argentina FA (AFA) President Claudio Tapia and Scaloni to discuss the upcoming friendlies in China before the continental tournament in the United States, scheduled from June 20 to July 14.
Reuters has sought comments from the AFA.
“Lionel Scaloni will remain in the Argentina national team and will coach through to the Copa America,” Gaston Edul, a sports journalist for TyCSports in Argentina, said in a social media post. “Surely, in the next few days, an official voice will confirm it.”
Scaloni had cast doubt over his future in the post in November, when Argentina beat Brazil in South American World Cup qualifiers, saying: “It’s complicated to keep going and it’s complicated to keep winning.”
The 45-year-old took over as coach in 2018 and led Argentina to the Copa America title in 2021 – their first major trophy since the 1986 World Cup—and their third world title in Qatar the following year.