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Argentina’s golden era under Lionel Scaloni ended in heartbreak as they lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1-0 in extra time, their first shot coming at the 117th minute — just before Spain’s winner. Scaloni, who’s led Argentina to two Copa Américas and the 2022 World Cup, now faces an uncertain future alongside a squad that relied heavily on aging legend Messi, possibly in his final World Cup. With his contract expiring and the core unchanged since 2022, Scaloni’s 104-game, 80-win legacy may signal the twilight of this dominant era — and the question looms: what’s next for Argentina’s footballing future?

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