Facundo Medina Argentina Defender Rises from Cardboard Collecting to World Cup Starting Lineup
Facundo Medina Argentina defender made his World Cup starting debut at age 27 after Nicolás Tagliafico's injury forced a lineup change, capping an extraordinary personal journey from childhood poverty in Villa Fiorito to professional football's highest level. The 27-year-old's selection by coach Lionel Scaloni represents the culmination of a career built through persistent development across multiple clubs and continents, beginning with his formative years in one of Buenos Aires' most economical…









