More and more doubts: Scaloni loses his right-hand man in Argentina

Argentina’s Football Association (AFA) is still in talks with Lionel Scaloni about extending his tenure as head coach of the national team, but so far the World Cup-winning manager has not provided a definitive answer. With several weeks left to review the contractual terms, his decision is described as tied to his personal energy and his willingness to rebuild the squad ahead of a new competitive cycle for the Albiceleste. At the same time, a key staff change has been confirmed: Walter Samuel will not continue in the national team setup. He is expected to leave his role as assistant coach once the 2026 World Cup is over, ending an eight-year stint with Scaloni.