After the triumph in Qatar with the national team of Argentina, Lionel Scaloni has signed a contract with the selected “Albiceleste” and will be on the technical bench for the World Cup organized by the United States of America, Mexico and Canada (2026). ).

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Lionel Scaloni remains on the bench for Argentina until 2026

Having become a real hero in Argentina with a triumph in the finals of the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Scaloni has become, in the opinion of fans, a fixed point in the Cougars national team.

On Monday, the Argentine Football Federation confirmed that it had reached an agreement with the 44-year-old technician to extend his contract. The new agreement is valid until 2026.

In 2024, the Argentine national team will have to defend its Copa America trophy, and in 2026, the “cougars” will try to do the same at the World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States of America, Mexico and Canada.