While the main European championships are gradually resuming their rights, the selectors are preparing for their return. Indeed, the first international truce of the 2025-2026 season will take place in early September.
The first lists have even fallen. As is the case for Argentina, which will compete in two meetings with the South America area qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Albiceleste, already qualified for the next World Cup, will face Venezuela (September 4) and Ecuador (September 9).
For these two meetings, Lionel Scaloni notably decided to once again call the captain of Olympique de Marseille, Leonardo Balerdi. Already in the list for the latest world gathering world champions last June, the 26 -year -old defender at the 8 selections showed great things. It is therefore logically that he was recalled by the Argentinian coach.
Two other Marseillais in addition to Balerdi
As a reminder, Leonardo Balerdi was called for the very first time in the national team of Argentina in September 2019. During this rally, he had honored his first selection, playing seven minutes against Mexico (4-0). In November 2024, five years later, the former BVB was established for the very first time against Peru (1-0).
In addition to Leonardo Balerdi, two other OM players were also summoned: Facundo Medina (7 selections) and Geronimo Rulli (6 selections). Lyonnais Nicolas Tagliafico is also present, just like Lionel Messi or Lautaro Martinez.
