19/06/2026 10:36 - Deportes
Mediocampista argentino con camiseta albiceleste entrenando en campo de fútbol moderno, realizando ejercicios de recuperación junto al cuerpo técnico, estadio con césped verde impecable
Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes trained normally with the national team in Kansas City and is expected to be available for the second match of Group J against Austria, scheduled for June 22, 2026 in Dallas.
The 32-year-old player, a key figure in the midfield, missed the debut against Algeria on June 16, 2026 due to a muscle injury in his hamstring. This injury occurred while playing for his club, Boca Juniors, in a match against Universidad Católica. Coach Lionel Scaloni chose not to risk him in the opener, keeping him on the bench as a precaution.
The Argentine national team started their World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria. Lionel Messi was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick in the 16th, 59th, and 75th minutes. With this performance, he equaled the record of 16 World Cup goals held by German striker Miroslav Klose.
Furthermore, Messi became the first player in history to play in 6 World Cups and reached his 200th cap for the national team. French coach Didier Deschamps praised him: 'In football, there are great players, there are legends... and then there is Messi.'
Besides Paredes, Nicolás Tagliafico is also recovering from a muscle tear and could be available soon. In the debut, Facundo Medina started in place of Tagliafico. Meanwhile, Thiago Almada's starting spot is under evaluation by Scaloni for the upcoming match against Austria.
Date: June 22, 2026 | Venue: Dallas | Group J - World Cup 2026
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