Rodrigo De Paul, a key player in Argentina's national team under coach Lionel Scaloni, expressed confidence ahead of their match against Cape Verde in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. He emphasized that the team retains the same ambition they had during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, despite having won the title four years ago. De Paul acknowledged that winning the World Cup has added experience and maturity to the squad but stressed that the goal remains unchanged—winning another championship. He also reflected on the fleeting nature of success, noting that happiness is temporary and life continues beyond football. Argentina faces Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in pursuit of advancing further in the tournament.
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