Sport Country 2026-03-24T20:39:39+00:00

Agustín Giay called up to Argentina squad

22-year-old Palmeiras right-back Agustín Giay has received his first call-up to the Argentina squad to replace the injured Gonzalo Montiel. The young player has a chance to solidify his place in the team and contend for a spot at the 2026 World Cup.


Agustín Giay called up to Argentina squad

The 22-year-old right-back Agustín Giay has been called up to the Argentine national team to cover for Gonzalo Montiel. This was confirmed by the official account of the Argentine national team on its digital platforms: "The Palmeiras footballer Agustín Giay joins the call-up for the double-header of friendly matches." In this way, Giay will have his first opportunity with the Argentine national team and could make a case for a spot on the roster for the 2026 World Cup if he performs well in the friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia. Giay began his professional career in 2022 at San Lorenzo, while in 2024 he was transferred to Palmeiras in Brazil, which for years has been one of the best teams on the continent.