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Argentina's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been disrupted by an injury to one of their centre-backs, who sustained the injury during a recent training session. Just days before the footballing major, the team has suffered a crucial injury, and the head coach will now have to look for a replacement.
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Argentina dealt late defensive setback ahead of World Cup title defence as star footballer out
Leo Balerdi has been ruled out of the tournament after picking up the injury, forcing head coach Lionel Scaloni to urgently name a replacement in the squad. The Marseille defender had been in strong club form this season, making his absence a notable blow to the defending champions' defensive depth.
Speculation among fans has already turned to potential call-ups, with several names circulating as possible reinforcements. Talking about the World Cup, Argentina will face Algeria, Austria, and Jordan in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The defending champions, led by Lionel Messi, are placed in Group J as the defending champions. The top two teams from the group (and possibly the best third-placed teams) advance to the Round of 32. Argentina opens their title defence against Algeria.
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