Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final FIFA World Cup group stage match, and Nico Paz spoke to reporters in the mixed zone afterward.

Nico, congratulations on your performance today. I'd like to ask about the team atmosphere. Many players have been with the team for years, while you're relatively new to the national team. What does this team mean to you? How is the atmosphere in the team right now? From the outside, everyone always gets along, and many are friends off the pitch.

Yes, I think this team means a lot to me. Ultimately, if a team gets along off the pitch, it's bound to show on the pitch. We help each other and communicate. For us young players, the senior players give us confidence and let us play our way and show our abilities. All of this is reflected in our performances.

Before the FIFA World Cup began, many people mentioned your name when asked who would be Argentina's surprise player in the tournament. Everyone was talking about your potential. What do you think about these expectations? What can you bring to the Argentina team in the knockout stage?

I'm very grateful for everyone's support and affection. Everyone has always been very kind to me and welcomed and accepted me in the best way, which makes me feel very special. This support also helps me perform better on the pitch and play in my own style. So I'm very thankful to everyone.

Nico, I wanted to ask you about how you felt at La Bombonera. Back then, you spoke about your family and your performance. Now the group stage is over and the knockout stage is about to begin. How do you feel about the next phase of the FIFA World Cup? What are your thoughts?

The knockout stage is completely different from the group stage; it's an entirely new phase. We're all really looking forward to it and feeling very motivated. Of course, the most important thing right now is getting proper rest, because today's match was very demanding. Starting tomorrow, we'll focus on the next match.

Today was Argentina's 50th FIFA World Cup victory in history, and you were part of it. I'd like to ask, what have you learned from Messi, Otamendi, and other experienced senior players on the team? You now represent the new generation of the team.

I've learned a lot from them. Before and after every match, they speak to me and give me plenty of advice. They tell me to be myself and not be afraid to show my style of play and characteristics on the pitch. I'm truly very grateful to them.

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