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Scaloni calls up Marcos Senesi for the World Cup

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Scaloni calls up Marcos Senesi for the World Cup
Summary

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni has called up defender Marcos Senesi for the World Cup, following the confirmed absence of Leonardo Balerdi due to injury. Senesi recently completed his transfer to Tottenham and will join Argentina’s training camp six days ahead of their tournament opener. The decision comes as the team prepares to defend their title amidst growing anticipation for their first match.

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Status Watch
  • •Marcos Senesi joins Argentina's World Cup squad for 2026.
  • •Leonardo Balerdi is sidelined due to injury.
  • •Senesi recently transferred to Tottenham.
  • •Argentina starts their campaign in six days.
Latest Updates
  • 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 World Cup: Argentina call up Balerdi's replacement!
  • 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — 📞Confirmed, Scaloni calls up Senesi for the World Cup
What they're saying
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With Balerdi’s absence now confirmed, Scaloni has called up Tottenham’s new signing for the World Cup.The bad news of Balerdi’s injury opened the door to a possible arrival, and Scaloni has fina...

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With Balerdi’s absence confirmed, Scaloni calls up Tottenham’s new signing for the World Cup. The bad news of Balerdi’s injury opened the door to a possible addition, and Scaloni has finally fou...

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