The AFA has proposed a new two-year contract for Scaloni, which would last until the Copa América in 2028, with an option to extend for two more years until the Copa do Mundo in 2030. This development comes after Scaloni's contract was set to expire in December, and he had expressed uncertainty about his future with the team following Argentina's loss in the 2026 World Cup final.
Scaloni has been in talks with AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia in recent weeks, and the two parties are said to be close to reaching an agreement. The Argentine coach will remain in charge of the national team for the next three friendly matches, including a game against Bolivia on September 30, Burkina Faso on October 3, and Benin on October 6, which will be Lionel Messi's final game for the team.