Argentine football giant River Plate is in crisis just three games into the second half of the season, despite boasting a star-studded squad that includes five 2022 World Cup winners. River sits bottom of its group in the 2026 Torneo Clausura after three matchdays. Otamendi also featured in Argentina’s squad that reached the 2026 World Cup final. Coudet was announced as River Plate head coach in March 2026, following Marcelo Gallardo’s resignation in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Cover image: River Plate twitter