Paz Enters Argentina's World Cup History

Nico Paz is preparing to write a new chapter in the history of the Argentine national team, as he is on the verge of becoming the first Argentine player to participate in the World Cup without having played for any club in Argentina throughout his football career.

Baz is considered a unique case in Argentine football, as he was born in the Spanish city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and began his football career in Spanish academies before moving to Real Madrid's academy. He then continued his professional journey in Europe without ever wearing the jersey of any Argentine club.

Coach Lionel Scaloni included the 21-year-old in Argentina's final squad for the 2026 World Cup, following his remarkable performance with the Italian club Como and securing his place among the new generation expected to lead the national team's future.

Reports from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) have indicated that Nico Paz is considered one of the players born outside Argentina who may set a historical precedent in the World Cup, as he has never represented any team within the country despite choosing to defend the colors of "La Albiceleste."

As soon as he participates in any minute during the 2026 World Cup, Nico Paz will become the first player in Argentina's history to appear in the World Cup without having played for any Argentine clubs, in an exceptional story that reflects the increasingly global nature of modern football.