Copa América

Argentina Defender Otamendi Announces International Retirement

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has retired from international football after a 17-year spell that yielded a 2022 World Cup title and two Copa America trophies, finishing with 139 caps. He announced the decision on social media, noting his last match was the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain and expressing pride and gratitude to fans and family as he moves on to River Plate.