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Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury
Channel News Asia Saturday 06 June 2026, 15:12 UTC 1 min read
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Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury June 6 : Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will miss the World Cup after suffering a calf injury on his right leg, the team announced on Saturday. Balerdi was named in Argentina's 26-man squad last week after consistent performances with Olympique de Marseille, with whom he made 36 appearances across all competitions. "Defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg and will not be able to be part of...

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury June 6 : Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will miss the World Cup after suffering a calf injury on his right leg, the team announced on Saturday. Balerdi was named in Argentina's 26-man squad last week after consistent performances with Olympique de Marseille, with whom he made 36 appearances across all competitions. "Defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg and will not be able to be part of the squad that will play the World Cup," Argentina said in a statement. "Hang in there, stay strong, and get well soon." Argentina have not announced a replacement yet for the 27-year-old centre back who has 11 caps. They play Honduras in a friendly match later on Saturday. The defending champions will open their Group J campaign against Algeria on June 16 before facing Austria and Jordan.
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