Overview
- As of Sept. 12, 2026, Lionel Scaloni has not decided whether to extend his contract beyond its 30–31 December expiry and is in ongoing talks with AFA president Claudio Tapia.
- Walter Samuel has formally told AFA he will leave when his contract ends on December 30 and plans to pursue a career as a head coach in 2027.
- Reported home friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin for the Sept/Oct FIFA window remain unconfirmed because AFA is awaiting FIFA 'Class A' approval and must resolve confederation and calendar rules before announcing fixtures.
- Lionel Messi announced his international retirement on Aug. 31 and is highly unlikely to play in the coming window, with AFA instead hoping to stage a formal farewell match in Argentina when he is ready.
- FIFA disciplinary bans for Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Roberto Ayala and Thiago Almada can only be served in matches designated Class A, a status that also affects FIFA ranking points and the availability of players during the European club season.