Leandro Paredes

Leandro Paredes is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is a significant player for the Argentina national team, currently participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Paredes was part of the squad that secured a place in the semifinals by defeating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City. This victory followed a dramatic last-16 match where Argentina staged a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2, extending Lionel Messi's World Cup journey. While not directly involved in the red card incident during the Switzerland match (which involved a mistaken identity involving Breel Embolo), Paredes's presence on the field is crucial for Argentina's campaign as they aim to defend their title and advance to face England in the next stage of the tournament.