Argentina's national team suffered another blow during the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, as defender Cristian Romero was forced to leave the pitch due to injury, adding to the woes of the 'Tango Dancers' in the backline.
Romero left the match in the 70th minute due to injury, prompting the coaching staff to bring on Facundo Medina as his replacement. Medina took over the left-back position following the substitution.
Cristian Romero's injury comes after Argentina lost another defender, Lisandro Martinez, who left the match before halftime after falling to the ground in the 44th minute without any contact with Spanish players.
The footage revealed that Martinez suffered a muscle injury in his right leg, prompting his teammates to urge the coaching staff for a quick intervention, leading to the player leaving the pitch affected by his injury.
With the exits of Romero and Martinez, the Argentine national team has lost its two main center-backs during the match, a significant blow to their defense in the critical stages of the 2026 World Cup final.
