Lionel Scaloni made a last minute addition to Lionel Messi’s Argentina roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers matches.
By Gianni Taina
By Gianni Taina
As Argentina gear up for their next two CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, head coach Lionel Scaloni has made a last-minute roster change, calling up a midfielder to join Lionel Messi and company.
Just days before the team reunites once again, Argentina’s national team confirmed that Nicolas Gonzalez and Paulo Dybala would both miss the upcoming matches due to injuries. With the team already gathered in Miami ahead of their trip to Venezuela, it was revealed that there would be a replacement added to the squad.
Despite losing two key players, Scaloni decided to bring in just one replacement. According to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, 19-year-old Facundo Buonanotte has been called up to join the squad for this crucial October doubleheader.
Buonanotte, who recently scored the decisive goal in Leicester City’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League, returns to the national team after a six-month absence.
Facundo Buonanotte of Leicester in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and AFC Bournemouth. Michael Regan/Getty Images
He’s considered one of Argentina’s top young prospects and has been a part of Scaloni’s plans throughout various stages of his tenure. The midfielder previously played 25 minutes in a friendly against El Salvador in March, helping Argentina to a 3-0 victory.
The Argentine National Team will face Venezuela on October 10 in Maturín, followed by a home match against Bolivia on October 15 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he made his initial strides as a writer. Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like Roland Garros. His ability to report on real-time events and write under pressure has established him as a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS, and the NBA. Gianni earned his degree in Communication from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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