With Argentina's qualification confirmed, the biggest question now is whether Lionel Messi will return for what would be his sixth World Cup appearance, or if his time on soccer’s biggest stage has come to an end.

The build-up to the Argentina vs. Brazil match was dominated by controversial comments from Brazil’s Raphinha. As Argentina’s players celebrated a statement victory, the focus quickly turned to their boss Lionel Scaloni, who had a response of his own to Raphinha’s pre-match bravado—delivered in just five words.

After the provocative comments, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addressed the rumors of showcasing the World Cup trophy against Brazil.

In response to Raphinha's controversial comments, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reflected on the relationship between Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Argentina, moved one step closer to securing their place at the 2026 World Cup with a crucial 1-0 victory over Uruguay without their biggest star, Lionel Messi, as well as key attackers Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala. After the match, Scaloni delivered a six-word message that perfectly encapsulated the team’s resilience.

Despite the absence of key players like Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad's ability to perform well against Uruguay. He mentioned some uncertainty in midfield but highlighted the depth of talent within his squad. He acknowledged the challenges presented by the upcoming matches.

Messi's injury and impending retirement highlight the need for Argentina to prepare for a future without their star player. While he's expected to be part of the 2026 World Cup, his participation isn’t guaranteed. Scaloni must cultivate a team capable of success with and without Messi's presence.

While preparing for the 2026 World Cup alongside star Lionel Messi, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni addressed the possibility of managing clubs like Real Madrid or Barcelona.

FIFA has unveiled the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s Coach shortlist, highlighting five of the most successful managers from club and international soccer.

Ahead of the match against Peru, Lionel Scaloni delivered a crucial message to Lionel Messi and the Argentina squad regarding the national team’s composition for 2025.

Balancing the immediate need for a victory against Peru with the long-term goals of World Cup qualification and potential future matches, Lionel Scaloni presented a balanced outlook on Argentina's future.

With Peru clash looming in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Lionel Messi loses another teammate to injury.

Following Argentina's 2-1 loss to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, star Lionel Messi confronted referee Anderson Daronco over several controversial decisions.

Despite claiming the top of world soccer alongside Lionel Messi, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni highly considered leaving the team.

As Argentina moves forward after its historic success in recent years, head coach Lionel Scaloni faces the difficult task of planning for life without some of the team's most iconic players. In a recent interview, Scaloni acknowledged the immense challenge of filling the void left by Di Maria’s retirement from international soccer and the unique […]