Nico Paz pledges to return World Cup to Argentina after 2026 final loss

Nico Paz, a 21‑year‑old midfielder born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz, was selected for Argentina’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He featured in the final on 19 July in New Jersey, where Argentina fell 1‑0 to Spain after extra time. After the defeat, Paz posted on social media thanking fans, expressing pride in representing Argentina, and promising to give everything to bring the World Cup back to the Albiceleste. His career has progressed from Tenerife youth teams to Real Madrid’s academy and then to Como in Italy under Cesc Fàbregas, highlighting his rapid rise to the international stage.