Paredes: Winning and advancing were most important in World Cup match

Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes stressed that the most important takeaways from Friday's World Cup match against Cabo Verde were the victory and securing a spot in the round of 16, where Argentina will play Egypt.

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As a national team, we always like to give our best version, but when we can't, as in these types of matches, suffering is also worth it. I think we saw that until the end.

"As a national team, we always like to give our best version, but when we can't, as in these types of matches, suffering is also worth it. I think we saw that until the end," the central midfielder said in the mixed zone after the 3-2 victory in the round of 32. "The important thing is that we won and advanced to the next round," he added.

Paredes also expressed gratitude for the crowd's support throughout the match, stating that the weight of the jersey helps them compete in such games. "Winning is always important, doing it this way too, because when you suffer, you have doubts, but we never have them. We always try to compete at the highest level, to stand up for the national team, for the jersey, for an entire country that we must thank for everything it does for us. We think every ball is the last because we play for this national team," he indicated.

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The important thing is that we won and advanced to the next round.

Regarding his connection with Lionel Messi, he mentioned that the '10' always instills great confidence in him and knows what he can contribute to the team, assuring that they understand each other with just a look. Argentina will face Egypt next Tuesday in Atlanta for a place in the quarterfinals.

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Winning is always important, doing it this way too, because when you suffer, you have doubts, but we never have them. We always try to compete at the highest level, to stand up for the national team, for the jersey, for an entire country that we must thank for everything it does for us. We think every ball is the last because we play for this national team.