Nicolás Paz vows to bring 2030 World Cup home to Argentina

Nicolás Paz, a forward for the Argentine national team, has pledged his complete dedication to securing the 2030 World Cup for Argentina. The Spain-born player shared an emotional message on social media, promising to "give absolutely everything" to bring the trophy home. Despite the team's 1-0 defeat in the recent final, Paz conveyed his pride in representing the nation and being part of a dedicated group of players.

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I promise to give absolutely everything I have to bring this cup back to Argentina.

Paz, who plays for Como in Italy, emphasized his commitment to the team's colors and the collective spirit. He also extended congratulations to the Spanish team for their victory. His sentiments were shared following Argentina's 3-1 win against Switzerland in the group stage, where he humorously documented his nervousness during a quarter-final match using a stress-monitoring app.

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Today more than ever, proud to represent this country, this national team, and to be part of an incredible group of people who die for these colors and give heart and soul at all times.

During the 2026 World Cup, Paz participated in two group stage games, playing against Algeria and Jordan. He substituted for Lionel Messi in the match against Algeria and started against Jordan. Coach Lionel Scaloni addressed the team's lineup choices in decisive matches, noting that while young players like Paz are prepared, he opted for more experienced players like Nicolás González and Gonzalo Montiel based on game dynamics.

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I can only tell you thank you. I promise to give absolutely everything I have to bring this cup back to Argentina.

Paz's journey to the World Cup also included overcoming an injury. He sustained a knee injury prior to the tournament, but medical staff were confident in his recovery in time for the competition.

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Long live Argentina always in good times and bad.