"As Argentinans, we always carry within us the desire to be champions. World Cup this time is no exception," Alvarez said. "In front, the team wants to go to the finals. We understand it's not easy, everything can be decided by very small moments, but Argentina will be the best prepared and forwards".

Alvarez rose to the world's top star in the last four years. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he was initially considered a backup plan. At the time, the pre-subscription of Man City ranked after Lautaro Martinez - the major contributor to Argentina's championship Copa America 2021 - in the priority of Coach Lionel Scaloni.

After replacing him at two opening picks (thua Saudi Saudi and winning Mexico), Alvarez was given the main kick opportunity at the end of the table to meet Poland. Pre-growing from the River Plate training oven scored a 2-0 goal and from that held the position in the main formation, until the final.

Julian Alvarez celebrates the second table in the game of Argentina winning Australia in the 1/8 World Cup taking place at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar on December 3, 2022. Image: AP

Before the 2026 World Cup, Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez continue to be the top two options on the Argentina public line. While Alvarez became the star of Atletico Madrid, Martinez remained the head of the ship at Inter Milan, indicating the depth of the formidable force of the world champion.

Unlike four years ago, Alvarez is now Argentina's irreplaceable pillar. The 26-year-old predecessor owns the massive title collection of Copa Libertadores, Champions League and Copa America. The stability in the South American sector category helps him to become the key link in Scaloni's system due to coordination,pressing and ending sharp points.

Preliminary 2000 admitted that the feeling of entering the World Cup as the NKVA brought special pride. "To be at the World Cup in the position of truly great world champion. We want to defend the title and make the people of Argentina break again in happiness," he said.

Julian Alvarez (right) shared fun with Lionel Messi. Image: AP

When asked about the most memorable memory in Qatar, Alvarez chose to win ahead of Mexico at two rounds of the board. "I think it's a turning game, especially after the loss at the opening. Since that time, things have been moving on and we understand that fate is in our hands," he said.

Alvarez also claimed that if the successful defender of the World Cup championship, Argentina's current generation would go into history. "If the championship again, we will become the consecutive World Cup championship team, at the same time winning two Copa Americas. This has been the golden stage of Argentina football over the past few years and we hope to enjoy more and more wonderful moments," he emphasized.

When asked about the family Lionel Messi, who was more likely to attend the last World Cup in his career, the 26-year-old protagonist replied: "All understand this may be Leo's last World Cup because of age, but the final decision still belongs to him. This will be a very special tournament, not just for Argentina but for everyone in the world, because Leo is the best player in history".

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Speaking of changes since 2022, Alvarez thinks that experience is the biggest difference. "I don't think style changes too much, but I learn more and improve in some ways," he expressed. "After so many matches over the last few years, I grew up. And when you're in Argentina, you have more motivation to progress every day. When you wear this shirt, you represent an entire ethnic fanatic with football. It's both pride and responsibility, but we all devote ourselves to love and passion."

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