News of national team

Scaloni agrees extension running until 2030 World Cup, confirms AFA

Today 15:33 World Cup winning coach renews contract as coach of Argentina's national football team until 2030; Scaloni agrees to lead team into post-Messi era.

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

01-04-2026 12:08 After another set of meaningless matches – this time against Mauritania and Zambia – we are none the wiser over Argentina's chances of defending the title when they head up north in June.

by Dan Edwards

Early moves to Europe complicate renewal of Argentina's national team

03-02-2026 16:29 Argentina’s footballers are moving to Europe at ever younger ages – a risky gamble that is complicating renewal of the national side.