Argentina in chaos: unpaid bonuses unsettle squad before friendlies
Argentina's federation (AFA) is in turmoil ahead of the upcoming international window: World Cup final bonuses promised to the players remain unpaid, and several of the team's biggest stars reportedly feel the agreed obligations were not honoured. Coach Lionel Scaloni is also said not to plan to extend his contract beyond December 2026, while AFA president Claudio Tapia faces money-laundering accusations.
What it means
- Bonuses promised for reaching the World Cup final are still unpaid, causing unrest among the players.
- Several of Argentina's biggest stars reportedly consider the agreed commitments unfulfilled.
- Scaloni reportedly will not renew after December 2026; Tapia faces money-laundering charges.
Model read
Off-field turmoil and unpaid bonuses create a tense, distracted camp for Argentina's friendlies against Burkina Faso, Bolivia and Benin, a notable but not decisive drag on a squad that remains far stronger than its opponents.
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