Overview
- The FIFA Disciplinary Committee confirmed a one‑match suspension stemming from his direct red against Ecuador.
- He will be eligible from the second group game and for March 2026’s Finalissima against Spain.
- Ecuador’s Moisés Caicedo received the same one‑game ban and will miss his team’s World Cup debut.
- Otamendi was sent off at 30 minutes for denying Enner Valencia a clear scoring chance, the first red of his 128 Argentina caps, issued by referee Wilmar Roldán.
- Argentina continues preparations with October friendlies in the United States against Venezuela in Miami and Puerto Rico in Chicago.