New Jersey, July 20 -- Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said he would discuss his future with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) president after the FIFA World Cup 2026, while insisting he had not yet spoken to captain Lionel Messi about his plans following the team's defeat in the final, according to The Athletic.

Speaking after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, Scaloni said he would honour his contract, which runs until December, but wanted time to reflect on the future.

"Truth be told, I didn't speak to Leo, and as for me, I will talk to the president. I have an idea of what I would like to do. I will see out my contract (it expires in December), and I feel the need to think,...