Cristian Romero exits World Cup match after knee injury scare

Cristian Romero was substituted early in Argentina's World Cup match against Austria on June 22, 2026, following a right knee injury. After a collision with an Austrian player, Romero was initially able to jog off the field, but Argentina opted to replace him with Nicolas Otamendi before the match reached the hour mark. Romero had previously dealt with knee issues that caused him to miss the end of the Tottenham Hotspur season, making this incident a point of concern for the team as they hope for his swift recovery.

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