Sports · 29 July 2026
Argentina’s Nicolás Otamendi Retires from International Football
Exam-focused facts from the 29 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Nicolás Otamendi announced his retirement from international football after a 17-year career.
- He made 139 appearances for Argentina.
- Otamendi helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América titles.
- His final match was the 2026 World Cup final, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.