(FILES) Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi celebrates after scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot during a friendly football match between Argentina and Zambia at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on March 31, 2026. Veteran centre-back Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on July 23, 2026, four days after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP via Getty Images)