Emi Martinez contemplates stepping aside from Argentina duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez is evaluating his future with the national team after their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final. The 33-year-old has made 67 appearances for Argentina, keeping two clean sheets and conceding eight goals during the tournament. Martinez expressed his disappointment on Instagram, revealing the emotional toll of the defeat and stating that he is reflecting on how to move forward. He won the golden glove award in 2022 and has been linked with a potential move to Juventus this summer while under contract with Aston Villa until 2029.
- •Martinez played every minute of Argentina's World Cup matches.
- •He helped Argentina win the World Cup in 2022.
- •The goalkeeper has a contract with Aston Villa until 2029.
- •Martinez won the Yashin Trophy in 2023 and 2024.
- •He is considering his international career after the recent defeat.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Emi Martínez teases international retirement after Argentina's World Cup Final loss
- 1:01 PMBBC Football — Keeper Martinez may 'step aside' from Argentina
"Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has hinted he could retire from international football after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, saying he must decide whether it is now 'time to step aside'
"Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 7:19 PMEmi Martínez teases international retirement after Argentina's World Cup Final loss
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has hinted he could retire from international football after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, saying he must decide whether it is now 'time to step aside'
- BBC FootballJul 21, 2026, 1:01 PMKeeper Martinez may 'step aside' from Argentina
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
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