Argentina calls up Senesi for World Cup after Balerdi injury
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- Argentina has called up defender Marcos Senesi to their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, replacing the injured Leonardo Balerdi.
- Balerdi, a player for Marseille, sustained a calf injury and was removed from Argentina's 26-man roster.
- Senesi, who recently joined Tottenham Hotspur, previously helped Bournemouth secure European qualification.
Argentina's national football team has called up defender Marcos Senesi to replace the injured Leonardo Balerdi in their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the change on Thursday.
Balerdi, who plays for Marseille, was withdrawn from Argentina's 26-man roster after suffering a right calf injury. His absence creates an opening that Senesi will now fill.
Senesi, 29, has made three international appearances for Argentina. He recently joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur after his contract with Bournemouth expired. During his time at Bournemouth, Senesi was a key player, missing only one league game and helping the team achieve European qualification for the first time by finishing sixth in the Premier League.
Argentina, the defending champions, are set to begin their Group J campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan.
Marcos Senesi joins the Argentina squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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