Overview
- Argentina officially named Marcos Senesi to the 26‑player roster as Leonardo Balerdi’s replacement, a move announced by the AFA on Thursday, June 11.
- Medical tests confirmed Balerdi is out of the tournament with a muscular injury to the soleus in his right leg, making a late roster change necessary.
- Nicolás Tagliafico is carrying a soleus overload and is doubtful for the opener against Algeria, while goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez had favorable tests and is expected to resume training.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni considered calling a midfielder such as Guido Rodríguez but opted for a defender to retain a left‑side defensive option given Tagliafico’s uncertainty and the squad’s positional needs.
- Senesi arrives to the squad fresh from a move to Tottenham and brings Premier League experience as a left‑footed centre‑back, which gives Argentina immediate defensive depth and preserves tactical flexibility for the group stage.