Overview
- Tapia told TyC Sports on Thursday that “my plan A, my plan B and my plan C is Scaloni” and reports say the AFA Executive Committee supports giving the coach continuity.
- Scaloni's contract runs through December and he has said he will finish it but may not renew, and Tapia said he will not force the coach's decision.
- Tapia defended players for displaying a Malvinas flag after the England match, said the AFA has not yet received a formal FIFA sanction, and noted media reports that FIFA opened a disciplinary file.
- The AFA president proposed restoring visiting supporters for local league matches by letting clubs decide, citing precedent from the Copa Argentina.
- Tapia said he wants to lead the AFA into the 2030 World Cup, a political move that could shape leadership, coach negotiations and how the federation handles public and diplomatic fallout from the World Cup.