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Scaloni one step away from Bilardo for most WC games at the helm for Argentina

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Scaloni One Step Away From Bilardo For Most WC Games At The Helm For Argentina

By IANS News July 14, 2026 • 08:06 AM View: 63

FIFA World Cup: With Argentina's qualification for the FIFA World Cup semifinals after the victory over Switzerland, Lionel Scaloni broke records once again to solidify his place among the most important managers in the history of the national team.

The match against Switzerland marked Scaloni's thirteenth World Cup game at the helm of the national team, a record that surpassed Cesar Luis Menotti, the 1978 World Cup champion, who had managed 12 World Cup matches.

Now, Scaloni aiming to surpass Carlos Salvador Bilardo, the only coach ahead of him with 14 games.

TAGS FIFA World Cup Lionel Scaloni World Cup Cesar Luis Menotti Carlos Salvador Bilardo Copa America World Cups

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