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Copa America winner interested in replacing Scaloni as Argentina coach
Published : Thursday, 17 September, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Observer Online Report
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Antonio Mohamed has expressed his interest in becoming Argentina’s next head coach if Lionel Scaloni leaves the position.
Uncertainty over Scaloni’s future has grown following Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football. Mohamed, currently coach of Mexican club Toluca, said he believes he has enough experience to take charge of Argentina.
He has also coached Celta Vigo, Atletico Mineiro, America, Monterrey, Pumas and Toluca. Overall, he has won 14 trophies during his coaching career.
Uncertainty over Scaloni’s future has grown following Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football. Mohamed, currently coach of Mexican club Toluca, said he believes he has enough experience to take charge of Argentina.
“I am 56 now. I have been involved in football for 40 years and coaching for more than 20 years. I am ready,” Mohamed told Argentine radio station La Red. He also said the Argentina national team is above everything else and that he is a fan of the team.
Mohamed began his coaching career with Mexican club Zacatepec in 2003. He has since managed clubs in Mexico, Argentina, Spain and Brazil, including Huracan, Colon and Independiente. He won the Copa Sudamericana with Independiente in 2010.
He has also coached Celta Vigo, Atletico Mineiro, America, Monterrey, Pumas and Toluca. Overall, he has won 14 trophies during his coaching career.
Before becoming a coach, Mohamed was a professional forward. He played for clubs including Huracan, Boca Juniors and Independiente in Argentina. He also made four appearances for Argentina and was part of the squad that won the 1991 Copa America.
-AJM
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