Also known as: Coach Lionel Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni — Argentina football coach who arranged Messi's farewell match after 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain.
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Citizen Digital
… Lionel Scaloni's team sailed through the group stage but have been pushed to the limit by Cape Verde and Egypt. …
Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?The Standard
… Enzo Fernandez added the final blow as Lionel Scaloni's men remain in the running to defend the title. …
Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailtyCitizen Digital
… Enzo Fernandez added the final blow as Lionel Scaloni's men remain in the running to defend the title. …
Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailtyCitizen Digital
… Head coach Lionel Scaloni will know his team cannot keep testing fate as they chase a fourth World Cup crown, but they have shown they can never be counted out. …
World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for gloryCitizen Digital
… Lionel Scaloni attempted to refresh a side that looked dead on their feet in the closing stages of a 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the last 32 on Friday. …
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quartersCitizen Digital
… "We are on the alert just like we were before the match against Cape Verde," said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni. …
Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdownThe Standard
… They will hope to resume normal service against Egypt, who have never been beyond the round of 16 on football's biggest stage."We are on the alert just like we were before the match against Cape Verde," said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni. …
Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdownThe Standard
… Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was almost too choked up to speak afterwards, saying: "I'm really emotional right now. …
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quartersThe Standard
… La Albiceleste will face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta, but there were concerns for Lionel Scaloni on his 100th match in charge despite what appears a favourable draw. …
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16Citizen Digital
… We will give everything and then at the end of the game we will see." - 'Not here by accident' -Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who will mark his 100th game in charge of the South American giants in Friday's encounter, insists his team will not be taking their opponents lightly, …
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World CupArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will allow Lionel Messi to retire from international football on his own terms. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his retirement at age 39 and was included in the squad by Scaloni for the farewell match.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will allow Lionel Messi to retire from international football on his own terms. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his retirement at age 39 and was included in the squad by Scaloni for the farewell match.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, concluding a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances. AFP reviews the defining moments of his international career.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, ending a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances for his country. AFP Sport reviews the defining moments of his Argentina career.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Argentine fans welcomed their national football team home after losing the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, with coach Lionel Scaloni and players arriving without star Lionel Messi. Despite the tournament loss, fans celebrated the squad's efforts and effort to return to the championship final.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 to Spain. The team's return to Buenos Aires on Monday was expected to be subdued, with several key players including captain Lionel Messi reportedly not joining the flight, instead departing directly from the United States to rejoin clubs or begin rest periods.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged Spain were the better team after his side lost 1-0 in extra-time to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring for Spain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. Lionel Messi, 39, had led Argentina to the final with eight goals and two assists, including in a dramatic semi-final comeback against England, but failed to secure another World Cup trophy four years after Argentina's Qatar victory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, a match that pits Argentina's attacking style and Lionel Messi against Spain's controlled, methodical approach. The match carries personal storylines, including Messi facing teenager Lamine Yamal, both connected to Barcelona's La Masia academy.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final, with coach Lionel Scaloni and observers crediting the team's ability to perform well under pressure. The South American nation is pursuing a second consecutive World Cup title.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's players and coaches say the team performs best when facing adversity, a trait evident in their comeback victories through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's comeback mentality after they defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, advancing to the final. Scaloni noted that Argentina sensed vulnerability when England sat back after taking a 1-0 lead, and the team created multiple chances to overturn the deficit.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against England, with the reigning champions winning 2-1 after Martinez came off the bench in the 81st minute. Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal, which came in the second minute of injury time after Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez to equalize.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi engineered a comeback for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, with Spain advancing to the final after eliminating France. Argentina is seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's Argentina will play England in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with European champions Spain awaiting the winner. Argentina, three-time champions, seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while England aim for their biggest match since winning their sole World Cup in 1966.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances as they prepare to face England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the holders seeking to reach consecutive finals.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julian Alvarez scored Argentina's decisive second goal in the 112th minute as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final. Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through another gruelling test.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, and defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, setting up a semi-final matchup between the two nations.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, while defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 at the quarter-finals. The rivals will meet in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
England will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, with the winner to face either reigning champions Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals. Harry Kane has scored six goals to lead England to the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland has scored seven goals to carry Norway further than ever before, including an elimination of Brazil.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →