Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli has signalled his intent to remain in charge of the South American side until the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Sampaoli s men were eliminated from the 2014 tournament on penalties by hosts Brazil in the last 16, but impressed in the group stage, beating holders Spain 2-0.
The 54-year-old had initially committed to the role until next year s Copa America, but has now said that he is prepared to stay until the next World Cup.
The Chilean professional football association (ANFP) confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement quotes Sampaoli as saying: After meeting this morning with the President of ANFP and the FFCh (Chilean Football Federation), Mr Sergio Jadue, I wish to inform that I have taken the decision to remain in the position of technical director of the Chile national team and direct it to the 2015 Copa America in Chile, the Copa America s centenary in 2016 in the United States and the qualifiers for Russia 2018, including our participation in such a World Cup.
Argentinian Sampaoli took charge of the national team in 2012 following a successful stint as coach of Universidad de Chile.