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Argentina Forced to Adjust Again as Tagliafico Misses World Cup Opener
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First reported by N12 · Jun 12, 2026
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Nicolas Tagliafico will miss Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria after suffering a muscle tear against Honduras. Facundo Medina is the likeliest replacement, while Argentina hopes Tagliafico can return by the second match or for the knockout rounds.
- 01Tagliafico will miss Argentina’s opener against Algeria in Kansas City.
- 02He suffered a muscle tear in the friendly against Honduras.
- 03Facundo Medina is the leading candidate to replace him at left back.
- 04Argentina hopes Tagliafico can return against Austria on June 22.
- 05Lionel Messi scored in a 3-0 win over Iceland in the final warm-up.
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