Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes carried his pre‑contest candy habit to the 2026 World Cup. He links up with Enzo Fernández and Rodrigo De Paul in eating sweets before each match. The trio applied the ritual during wins over France and England.
Sources say the practice started earlier during the tournament and has become a collective superstition. Fans and commentators highlight the habit after critical victories. The ritual is now included in Argentina’s camp routine as the team advances. Media outlets covered the candy ritual following the France and England games.