(FILES) Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi reacts during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 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 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP via Getty Images)