Argentine coaches lead six nations at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sebastián Beccacece leads Ecuador as one of six Argentine coaches at the 2026 World Cup. Alongside him are Mauricio Pochettino (United States), Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay), Néstor Lorenzo (Colombia), Gustavo Alfaro (Paraguay), and Lionel Scaloni (Argentina). Remarkably, five of these coaches originate from Santa Fe, Argentina, underscoring the region's influence in international football. As the tournament unfolds this summer, Argentine coaching talent is expected to play a significant role.
- •Sebastián Beccacece is head coach of Ecuador.
- •Six Argentine coaches are represented at the tournament.
- •Five coaches hail from Santa Fe, Argentina.
- •Mauricio Pochettino coaches the United States.
- •Lionel Scaloni is the coach for Argentina.
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"As Ecuador continue to produce a host of elite footballers, their head coach actually hails from a different, albeit deeply rich, footballing background. La Tri head coach, Sebastián Beccacece, is on...
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