Scaloni in tears as he addresses Argentina future after World Cup final defeat

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni left his post-match press conference in tears on Sunday night after being asked about his future, following his side's World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Scaloni, who has led Argentina since 2018 and guided them to the 2022 World Cup title, was visibly emotional as he discussed what comes next for him as national team boss. The 46-year-old did not offer a clear answer on whether he would continue in the role.

The defeat in the final ended Argentina's hopes of defending their crown, with Spain lifting the trophy instead. It was a painful night for the South American champions, who had been strong favourites going into the tournament.

What happened

According to reports from the stadium, Scaloni struggled to hold back tears when a journalist asked about his future. He briefly left the room before returning, visibly upset, and failed to give a definitive answer on whether he would remain as Argentina's head coach.

• Scaloni broke down in tears during his post-match press conference
• The question about his future came after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain
• Scaloni has been Argentina manager since 2018 and won the 2022 World Cup
• No clear decision on his future was announced
• The final took place on Sunday, ending Argentina's title defence

What's next

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Argentina's football federation is likely to seek clarity from Scaloni in the coming days. For now, the emotional scenes in the press conference have left fans and players alike uncertain about the team's direction.