De Paul: Argentina Aims for Repeat World Cup Glory with Same Desire

Rodrigo De Paul, a key midfielder for the Argentine national team, has declared that the squad harbors the same ambition to lift the World Cup trophy as they did leading up to their triumph in Qatar. As Argentina prepares to face Cabo Verde in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, De Paul conveyed that the team approaches the tournament with the identical level of desire, now bolstered by the experience of having already achieved the ultimate prize.

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We have the same desire to achieve the same as in Qatar. If it doesn't happen, the disappointment will be the same; and if it does happen, the happiness will be just as great.

"We have the same desire to achieve the same as in Qatar. If it doesn't happen, the disappointment will be the same; and if it does happen, the happiness will be just as great," De Paul stated. He acknowledged that having won the World Cup has undoubtedly changed the team's approach to subsequent competitions, providing them with greater resilience and experience.

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It's true that being world champions at least makes you arrive more seasoned and with more experience.

De Paul also shared a more philosophical outlook, reflecting on the transient nature of success. "It's true that being world champions at least makes you arrive more seasoned and with more experience," he said. "Understanding that happiness is ephemeral, everything passes, life goes on." This perspective suggests a mature understanding within the squad that while they cherish their achievements, they also maintain a balanced view, recognizing that life extends beyond the confines of the football pitch.

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Understanding that happiness is ephemeral, everything passes, life goes on.