Marcos Senesi joins Argentina squad for World Cup after Balerdi injury
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi has been called up to the Argentina national team for the World Cup. He replaces Leonardo Balerdi, who was ruled out due to injury. The announcement was made on June 11, 2026, as the team finalizes its 26-player roster for the tournament. The World Cup is set to take place this summer.
- •Senesi plays for Tottenham Hotspur.
- •He replaces injured defender Leonardo Balerdi.
- •Argentina's World Cup roster now stands at 26 players.
- •The announcement was made on June 11, 2026.
- •The World Cup is scheduled for this summer.
- 8:44 PMESPN Soccer — Tottenham's Senesi called up to Argentina squad
"The Argentina national team confirmed defender Marcos Senesi will replace the injured Leonardo Balerdi on the 26-player World Cup roster.
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