Argentina’s next coach is not really a vacancy right now : the latest reports say Lionel Scaloni is still expected to stay on, with new reporting suggesting he could remain in charge through the next World Cup cycle and possibly longer.

What the reports say

  • Current reporting says Scaloni is set to extend his tenure after a reported verbal agreement with the AFA.
  • Earlier coverage already had him contracted through 2026, and public statements from the AFA confirmed he would remain coach through that World Cup.
  • In 2024, Scaloni himself also said he would remain as Argentina’s coach after earlier uncertainty about his future.

Who is being talked about

  • The name most connected to Argentina’s coaching future is still Lionel Scaloni.
  • Older reports from years ago mentioned Jorge Sampaoli as the incoming coach, but that is outdated and refers to a past appointment in 2017, not the current situation.

Quick read

So, the practical answer is: reports point to Scaloni staying, not a new coach taking over yet.

Topic| Latest read
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Likely next coach| Lionel Scaloni 10
Contract outlook| Reported extension beyond 2026 10
Earlier official position| AFA said he would continue through 2026 34
Outdated rumor| Jorge Sampaoli was appointed in 2017 19

Trend context

The discussion online is less about Argentina replacing Scaloni and more about how long he will continue after the 2026 World Cup. That is why most “next coach” chatter currently circles back to him rather than a new candidate.