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Balerdi suffers ligament injury, may miss World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:09 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Balerdi suffers ligament injury, may miss World Cup
Summary

Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi sustained a ligament tear during training on June 6, 2026, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming World Cup. The injury could sideline him for several weeks, which poses a significant challenge for Coach Lionel Scaloni. As Argentina assesses Balerdi's condition, potential replacements are being discussed, including Sensei and Pezzella. The situation remains fluid as further evaluations take place in the coming days.

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  • •Balerdi tore a ligament during training on June 6, 2026.
  • •There is concern over his potential absence from the World Cup.
  • •Coach Scaloni faces a challenge in replacing Balerdi.
  • •Possible replacements include Sensei and Pezzella.
  • •Further evaluations of Balerdi's injury are expected soon.
Latest Updates
  • 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Leonardo Balerdi ruled out of the World Cup with Argentina
  • 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨Breaking: Balerdi injured, could miss the World Cup
What they're saying
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As had been reported in recent hours, Leonardo Balerdi will miss the World Cup due to injury.The worst fears for Balerdi have been confirmed: he will miss the World Cup.This was announced by the Argen...

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The defender tore a ligament on Friday and could be forced to say goodbye to the World Cup. There is major concern in Argentina over Balerdi’s condition, as the Argentine defender suffered a muscle ...

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