(FILES) Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi takes part in a training session as part of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 30, 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)