Nicolas Otamendi announces Argentina retirement after 2026 World Cup, leaving Messi as the only 2014 WC squad survivor

With Nicolas Otamendi announcing his retirement from Argentina national team after the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi will be left as the only survivor from the 2014 Brazil WC squad.

Nicolas Otamendi has been one of the cornerstones and leaders of Argentina during one of the most successful eras in the national team’s history, but the veteran defender has now announced that the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his international career. With that decision confirmed, Lionel Messi will be left...