Giuliano Simeone makes World Cup debut for Argentina
Giuliano Simeone kept his promise from three years ago and made his World Cup debut for Argentina. In late June 2026, he started at right-back against Jordan, fulfilling the “I’ll be at the World Cup” prediction.
His rise to the World Cup was not straightforward. A serious injury in 2023 threatened his progress. He earned his senior international debut on Nov 19, 2024, in a World Cup qualifying match vs Peru. On Mar 25, 2025, he scored his first international goal in a 4-1 win over Brazil.
On May 27, 2026, Simeone was named to Argentina’s 26-man World Cup squad. In the Jordan game, coach Lionel Scaloni used the match to assess him in a live World Cup setting with less knockout pressure.
The article also highlights the family backdrop: Simeone’s father, Diego Simeone, has managed Atlético Madrid since 2011 and previously played for clubs including Inter Milan, Lazio, and Argentina.
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