Lisandro Martínez’s comeback fuels Argentina’s World Cup run

Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez described how a severe knee injury and the resulting mental anguish nearly drove him to quit football. He recalled thinking, “I didn’t want to know anything more about football,” and credited his family for helping him recover. Martínez later returned to the national team, playing a key role in the 2026 World Cup and scoring the decisive extra‑time goal against Cabo Verde.

Television personality Moria Casán shared her personal ritual for the tournament, saying she avoids watching Argentina’s matches live to spare herself the suffering. “My talisman is not to watch it,” she explained, preferring to stay near those who are watching and gauge the game by the crowd’s reactions. Casán praised the Argentine squad and respected the opponent, noting, “We have to respect Cabo Verde for being here.” Both figures highlighted the emotional intensity surrounding Argentina’s World Cup campaign.