Argentina could receive a vital boost for their 2026 World Cup opener as the AFA fights to secure an amnesty for defender Nicolas Otamendi, potentially reinforcing Lionel Messi's squad right when it matters most
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Nicolas Otamendi has announced that he will hang up his boots for Argentina's national team following the 2026 World Cup. With his departure, Lionel Messi remains the sole player carrying the legacy of the iconic 2014 World Cup squad
Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi will miss the team's opening World Cup match due to suspension. This absence of the experienced center-back is a significant blow to the Albiceleste's defensive lineup




