Romero played World Cup final with injections for Achilles injury

Romero played the World Cup final against Spain with painkillers and injections to manage an Achilles tendon injury sustained in the semi-final.

Cristian Romero revealed he played Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain while managing a significant Achilles tendon injury. The defender picked up the problem after the semi-final against England and struggled to train in the days leading up to the final. He required painkillers and injections to suppress the pain during the match and was substituted after 70 minutes when his body could no longer cope with the physical demands.

Romero told Argentine programme Los Edul that he continues to suffer from the injury to this day. He emphasized his determination to play despite the circumstances, saying he gave everything until the final whistle. The defender also noted that multiple Argentina players were carrying injuries throughout the tournament and were barely fit enough to compete in the final, which Spain won 1-0 in extra time through Ferran Torres.