Soccer-Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with injury

Oct 10, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi (2) hits a header against Venezuela during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

June ⁠6 (Reuters) - Argentina defender ⁠Leonardo Balerdi will ‌miss the World Cup after suffering ​a calf injury ⁠on his ⁠right leg, the ⁠team announced ‌on Saturday.

"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.

(Reporting ​by Rohith ‌Nair in ​Bengaluru; Editing by Louise Heavens)