From Cardboard Collector to World Cup Starter: Facundo Medina's Inspiring Journey
The 27-year-old defender made his World Cup debut as a starter in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, replacing veteran Nicolás Otamendi. Born in Villa Fiorito, one of Buenos Aires' most humble neighborhoods, he worked collecting recyclable cardboard as a child before rising to European football. His journey through Talleres de Córdoba proved pivotal in his career.









