Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he needs time to consider his future after his contract expires at the end of 2026 following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time, giving Spain its second World Cup title.

Scaloni, who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and Copa América wins in 2021 and 2024, was emotional at his post-match news conference. "I will talk with the president [of the Argentina federation], but I more or less have an idea of what I want to do," he said. "I will complete my contract and then see." He added that continuing would require "a lot of things" and that "it hurts my soul."

Argentina's run to the final included three knockout-round comebacks against Cape Verde, Egypt, and England, but an aging squad — eight starters from the 2022 final XI — appeared exhausted. Lionel Messi did not register a shot on goal until the 117th minute as Spain dominated possession throughout 120 minutes.