SENESI CALLED UP AS ARGENTINA REPLACES INJURED BALERDI.

New Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi has been called up to Argentina’s World
Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Leonardo Balerdi.

The Argentine Football Association confirmed the change after Balerdi was ruled out
with a calf injury suffered ahead of the tournament.

“Marcos Senesi joins the Argentina squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” the
federation announced.

Senesi, who recently joined Tottenham Hotspur after leaving AFC Bournemouth, has
earned three senior caps for the reigning world champions.

The 29-year-old enjoyed a strong campaign with Bournemouth, helping the club
secure European qualification for the first time in its history.

Argentina begins the defence of its World Cup crown against Algeria on Tuesday
before facing Austria and Jordan in Group J.