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Nicolás Otamendi Retires After 17-Year Argentina Career

27 July 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSNicolás OtamendiRetires After17-Year ArgentinaCareer27 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A long-serving Argentina defender ended his time in the national team following the 2026 tournament’s final.

Key facts

  • Player: Nicolás Otamendi, defender, Argentina.
  • Time in the national side: 17 years.
  • Caps won: 139.
  • Exit point: following the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
HonourDetail
FIFA World CupWon in 2022
Copa AméricaTwo titles

Exam angle

  • Player and country: Nicolás Otamendi, Argentina.
  • Caps: 139 over 17 years.
  • Trophies listed: the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.

Test yourself

1. Nicolás Otamendi announced retirement from international football while representing which country?

Otamendi is an Argentine defender who retired from international football.

2. How many international matches did Otamendi play for Argentina?

He represented Argentina in 139 international matches.

3. Which major tournament did Otamendi win with Argentina in 2022?

He won the 2022 FIFA World Cup along with two Copa América titles.

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