NewzFollowing the 2026 World Cup final in New York, where the Argentine national team was defeated 1-0 by Spain, Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia addressed the future of coach Lionel Scaloni and player Lionel Messi in an interview with TyC Sports.
During the interview, Tapia expressed his firm desire for Scaloni to continue leading the Albiceleste, describing the coach as his primary choice while acknowledging that he cannot force him to stay.
This marks Tapia's first major public commentary following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
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