Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentine national team, decided today, Friday, to summon Thiago Almada, an American player from Atlanta United, to be called up for the World Cup, which will begin tomorrow, Sunday, and continue until 18 December next.
The coach decided to include Almada after ruling out Inter striker Joaquin Correa, due to his knee injury.
Argentina is in Group C, which includes Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland.
The Argentine national team wins the friendly match in the Emirates
The Argentine national team arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, yesterday, Thursday, after completing preparations for the World Cup in Qatar, beating the Emirates, 5-0, in the friendly match played between them the day before yesterday, Wednesday.
Lionel Messi’s teammates begin their career in the World Cup against Saudi Arabia on November 22 at the “Lusail” stadium, then Mexico on the 26th at the “Lusail” stadium, then Poland on the 30th at the “974” stadium.
The Argentina national team is looking to look distinctive during the upcoming 2022 World Cup period, which starts next Sunday, until next December.
