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Marcos Senesi reacts to 2026 World Cup call-up while on vacation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Marcos Senesi reacts to 2026 World Cup call-up while on vacation

Summary

Marcos Senesi, the Argentine defender recently signed by Tottenham, received a World Cup call-up for the 2026 tournament. This comes after Leonardo Balerdi's injury opened a spot on the team. Senesi was on vacation when he received the news, which was captured in a celebratory video. The defender has previously played three matches for Argentina, last appearing in March against Mauritania. Argentina aims to defend their title after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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By the Numbers

•Senesi signed with Tottenham before receiving the World Cup call-up.
•He celebrated the call-up while on vacation with his partner.
•Argentina is defending their World Cup title from the 2022 tournament.
•Senesi has three international caps, last playing in March.
•Balerdi's injury prompted the late addition to the squad.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Watch the moment Marcos Senesi celebrates last-minute Argentina World Cup call-up while on vacation

What they're saying

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It has been an eventful few days for Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, to say the least. The defender has become a leading Premier League player over the past few years, impressing in a brilliant Bournemouth team from Feyenoord.
— Yahoo Sports

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