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Scaloni 2028: Tapia's plan to safeguard the national team project

23-09-2026 11:47 Talks between Lionel Scaloni and Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia have entered a decisive phase; Two-year extension on the table, with an option for two more.

by Nicolás Ziccardi

Messi set for 'one last dance' with Argentina in international friendly

15-09-2026 18:12 AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia says 39-year-old Lionel Messi has been called up for match against Benin next month "so that he can have the farewell he truly deserves... here in Argentina."

Selección set for Messi-less low-key homecoming

20-07-2026 16:28 Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players,  including Messi, would not be returning to Argentina.

Argentines flood onto streets to salute team despite World Cup final defeat

19-07-2026 23:01 Fans across the country applaud the Albiceleste after the World Cup final loss to Spain, as tributes pour in for Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni.

Hasta el final: What propels Argentina's comeback kings

17-07-2026 12:22 A string of dramatic comebacks and extra-time victories fuels confidence that the Albiceleste will fight until the very end – and succeed.

King Messi faces Prince Yamal in final with World Cup at stake

16-07-2026 17:14 Almost 20 years on from the famous photo that Argentina’s skipper took with football’s newest star when Lamine Yamal was just a baby, the two will go head-to-head with the World Cup trophy at stake.

Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

15-07-2026 18:46 Lautaro Martínez scores 92nd minute winner as World Cup holders Argentina perform a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 and set up a final with European champions Spain.

British Embassy playfully defuses Argentina-England match tensions

14-07-2026 22:46 Embassy's Instagram account shares a spoof "internal memo" instructing its community manager on how to behave – win or lose – in the wake of Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.

Scaloni admits Argentina 'suffered' in Switzerland win

12-07-2026 01:38 Argentina coach says his side "suffered" in their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland.

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up England World Cup semi-final clash

12-07-2026 01:30 Julián Álvarez's screamer inspires Argentina to a battling 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland, setting up a World Cup semi-final against England.

Lionel Scaloni: 'I became a coach so I could experience these emotions'

07-07-2026 22:33 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hails his side's character after Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.

Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

07-07-2026 15:39 Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals; Match swung by controversial VAR call against African side.

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

03-07-2026 22:18 Cristian Romero's header in injury time secures 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in extra time; African side impressed in hard-fought contest in Miami, but Argentina's resilience and never-say-die attitude saw them through.

Lautaro or Julián? Scaloni weighs Messi's strike partner for Cape Verde clash

02-07-2026 08:04 Argentina's coach must decide who will lead the line alongside Lionel Messi as the world champions prepare for Friday's last-32 clash with Cape Verde.

Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina clash

27-06-2026 08:41 World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face Argentina in the knockout rounds after African side secured shock qualification from group stage.

With or without Messi? Argentina's big question against Jordan

26-06-2026 11:12 Saturday's rotated side could still include players eager to maintain rhythm and those seeking it. Julián Álvarez is expected to start, with changes to the defence and midfield also likely.

Scaloni: Heat and drinks breaks help smaller teams at World Cup

22-06-2026 08:56 Hydration breaks are helping the smaller teams at the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday.

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

15-06-2026 20:57 Coach Lionel Scaloni has other injury concerns over goalkeeper Emi 'Dibu' Martinez and forward Julián Álvarez but both are expected to start in Kansas City against Algeria.

Messi scores on return from injury as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

10-06-2026 11:30 With Lionel Messi back from injury to score his 117th international goal, Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 on Tuesday in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness ahead of World Cup

05-06-2026 22:05 National team coach Lionel Scaloni says skipper could play "a few minutes" in upcoming friendly matches, likely one of the two.