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14 March 2025, 13h23

Otamendi

Otamendi

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Otamendi, captain of Benfica's, professional football team, has been called up by the Argentina national team for rounds 13 and 14 of CONMEBOL qualification for the 2026 World Cup in March.

 As sole leaders of the qualifying phase with a five-point lead (25 points from 12 games), Argentina face Uruguay at 11:30 pm (continental time) on March 21 (Friday) at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, in a match on matchday 13.

In round 14, the Albiceleste host Brazil at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires at 00:00 (continental time) on March 26 (Wednesday).

At the end of the 18 CONMEBOL qualifying rounds, the top six teams (out of a total of 10) will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, while the 7th-placed team will take part in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.

Text: Editorial Staff
Photos: SL Benfica
Last update: Friday, March 14, 2025

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