Why Is Angel Di Maria Not Playing In The 2026 World Cup Did The Argentina Legend Retire
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Argentina began its title defence in its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Kansas City Stadium, but they have been chasing glory without the veteran presence of Angel Di Maria. The reason for his absence is a personal decision he made back in 2024 Argentina began its title defence in its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Kansas City Stadium, but they have been chasing glory without the veteran presence of Angel Di Maria. The reason for his...
Argentina began its title defence in its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Kansas City Stadium, but they have been chasing glory without the veteran presence of Angel Di Maria. The reason for his absence is a personal decision he made back in 2024.
Di Maria is not playing in the Argentina vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 match even though he has been a vital player for Argentina since his debut in 2008. After Argentina’s victory at the 2024 Copa America, Di Maria officially retired from international duty. However, decided to keep playing at the club level. He made an emotional return to his boyhood team, Rosario Central, in Argentina.
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