In the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 to advance to the Round of 16. Argentina coach Scaloni secured a victory in his 100th match in charge, achieving a record of 73 wins, 18 draws, and 9 losses.
Scaloni took over the Argentine national team after the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was appointed as the permanent head coach in November of that year, marking his first role as a full-time head coach. In the 2021 Copa América, Scaloni led the team to a 1-0 victory over Brazil, ending Argentina's 28-year championship drought.
In June 2022, Scaloni led Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Italy, winning the Copa América–UEFA Cup of Champions. In the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, Scaloni led the team to defeat France and win the championship, crowning Argentina with its third historical star. In the 2024 Copa América, Scaloni led the team to defend their title, achieving three consecutive major tournament victories. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Scaloni again led the team to four consecutive wins, successfully entering the Round of 16.
In 100 matches, Scaloni's team achieved a record of 73 wins, 18 draws, and 9 losses, scoring 209 goals and conceding 52.
Scaloni was named FIFA's Best Men's Coach in 2022, and his current contract with the Argentine Football Association extends until the end of 2026.
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