Renzo Conde will carry the ball in Argentina's match against Austria
The 14-year-old from Mar del Plata will be in charge of carrying the ball and handing it to the referee in the national team’s second match at the 2026 World Cup. The news arrived with a mix of excitement and surprise for the youngster, who is now tied to a highly symbolic moment involving the Scaloneta.
Selección Argentina will have a special image in its match against Austria: Renzo Conde, a 14-year-old from Mar del Plata, will be in charge of carrying the ball and handing it to the referee in the Scaloneta's second match at the 2026 World Cup.
The detail was confirmed by Olé, which also reported the youngster’s reaction to the announcement: “I almost died when I found out,” said Conde.
Beyond the anecdotal side, the gesture carries a strong symbolic weight on the eve of a World Cup match. For a 14-year-old boy, being part of that ritual is already an unforgettable experience.
As Argentina fine-tunes the details for the clash with Austria, the image of Renzo Conde will add one of those snapshots the World Cup often leaves behind: a brief moment in formal terms, but huge for the person living it.
