Argentina's Balerdi Out of World Cup Due to Injury
Leonardo Balerdi, a 27-year-old central defender, has suffered a calf injury that will prevent him from participating in the upcoming World Cup. The Argentina Football Federation announced this on social media, expressing their wishes for a speedy recovery for Balerdi.
The injury, described as a muscle issue in his right leg, was confirmed on Saturday. Balerdi had hoped to play in his first World Cup and had recently shared a photo of himself training with the squad in Kansa City on social media.
Argentina is scheduled to face Honduras in a warm-up match late Saturday in College Station, Texas, before kicking off the tournament on June 17 against Algeria.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Punch Newspapers. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Punch Newspapers
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Messi's Injury Scare Raises World Cup Concerns for Argentina
Messi Benched for Argentina's Final Group Match
Messi Injured Ahead of 2026 World Cup Preparations
Argentina Names Provisional Squad for 2026 World Cup
Messi's Fitness Update Ahead of Argentina's Friendly Match
Messi Included in Argentina's 2026 World Cup Squad
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
