Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes carried his pre‑contest candy habit into the 2026 World Cup. He teams up with Enzo Fernández and Rodrigo De Paul in eating sweets ahead of each match. The trio applied the ritual in wins over France and England.
Sources say the practice originated earlier in the tournament and has become a common superstition. Fans and commentators note the habit following critical victories. The ritual is now woven into Argentina’s camp routine while the team advances. Media outlets noted the candy ritual after the France and England games.