€50m Tottenham star who might leave the club this summer makes it to national side’s World Cup 2026 squad

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The 28-year-old centre back officially secured his traveling spot within Lionel Scaloni’s final twenty-six player roster for the upcoming tournament.

The N17 faithful received massive international confirmation ahead of the summer, despite the fact that their key man might leave the club this summer. Defensive powerhouse, the €50m Cristian Romero will represent the reigning world champions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He played an instrumental role four years ago during that unforgettable penalty shootout victory against France.

 Cristian Romero aims to lead Argentina to World Cup glory again.
Cristian Romero aims to lead Argentina to World Cup glory again. [Image via BBC]

The star started all bar one game in Qatar, including every single minute of the final. He has since captained his nation three times across forty nine caps to date. Domestically, the reliable centre back made thirty two appearances this term, scoring six goals. An injury unfortunately ruled him out of the final six Premier League fixtures.

Argentina enters Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Their title defence begins against Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday, 17 June at 2 am UK time, before two matches follow in Dallas on 22 June and 28 June. Prior to that, they face Honduras on 7 June and Iceland two days later.

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Tottenham’s official club website sent congratulations to Cuti. “Cristian Romero has been named in defending champions Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad,” the club media reported. “Our club captain made 32 appearances in all competitions this term,” the statement noted. “Although was ruled out of our final six Premier League matches through injury,” the review added regarding his setback.

Related reports highlighted mixed fortunes across the club. “Women suffer heavy defeat in final World Sevens outing,” an update revealed. Defensive partner Micky van de Ven spoke regarding youth integration. “When we needed to rely on him, he was there for us,” the Dutchman told reporters when discussing Kinsky.

Additional updates confirmed senior international debuts for Melia and Hall’s first start. Retaining this elite calibre remains completely paramount for the North Londoners.