Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Nicolas Otamendi Retires from Argentina Duty
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has called time on his international career.
N. Otamendi
player
Player
Nicolas Otamendi
Action
Retired from international football
Reason
After Argentina's World Cup final defeat
What happened. Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team following their World Cup final loss.
- Otamendi made the decision after the World Cup final defeat.
- He released a statement confirming his retirement.
Otamendi steps away after a long international career with Argentina.
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