"Lionel Scaloni left his future as Argentina head coach beyond the 2026 World Cup open as he gives full focus to their next match against Ecuador. Argentina will close out their World Cup qualifying with a trip to Ecuador having already topped the standings among the South American countries. Scaloni led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup while also securing back-to-back Copa America titles and a win over Italy in the 2022 Finalissima."
""What happens beyond that, we'll see. For now, I feel good here. From Day 1, we aimed to build a sense of belonging, to play for the shirt without it feeling like an obligation, with the right mindset and respect for teammates. That has been achieved. Winning obviously helps, but even without the trophies, the players and everyone around the team lived up to the values we set out to build.""
Scaloni has left his future as Argentina head coach beyond the 2026 World Cup open while prioritizing the immediate match against Ecuador. Argentina will finish World Cup qualifying in Ecuador after already topping the CONMEBOL standings. Scaloni's tenure has produced the 2022 World Cup win, consecutive Copa America titles and a 2022 Finalissima victory over Italy. He declined to clarify plans beyond the next summer tournament but expressed pride in his staff and the squad. The coaching approach emphasized building belonging, respect and the right mindset, which the team has embodied alongside continued on-field success.
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