{"id":23434,"date":"2026-07-16T09:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=23434"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:06:20","slug":"cristian-romero-stats","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/cristian-romero-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"Cristian Romero Stats: Argentina’s Comeback Catalyst"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Argentina were 2-0 down and staring at the exit, it was Cristian Romero who lit the fuse. The Cristian Romero stats<\/strong> at the World Cup 2026 include the goal that sparked their Round-of-16 comeback against Egypt, the centre-back at the heart of the holders’ run to the final. For the bigger picture, see our World Cup 2026<\/a> hub.<\/p>\n\n

Cristian Romero stats at a glance<\/h2>\n
Detail<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Position<\/strong><\/td>Centre-back<\/td><\/tr>
Club<\/strong><\/td>Tottenham Hotspur<\/td><\/tr>
Age<\/strong><\/td>28<\/td><\/tr>
Nationality<\/strong><\/td>Argentina<\/td><\/tr>
Major honours<\/strong><\/td>World Cup 2022, Copa Am\u00e9rica 2021 & 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Who is Cristian Romero?<\/h2>\n

Cristian Romero — known as Cuti — is a centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur, whom he captains, and for Argentina. Born in April 1998, the 28-year-old is admired for his aggression, reading of the game and ball-playing quality. He made his name in Italy with Genoa and Atalanta before joining Tottenham in 2022, where he won the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. He was a key part of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph, playing every minute of the final, and has also won the Copa Am\u00e9rica in 2021 and 2024.<\/p>\n\n

Cristian Romero at the World Cup 2026<\/h2>\n

Romero has anchored Argentina’s defence throughout — and popped up with a huge goal when it was needed most. Here is how his tournament has unfolded.<\/p>\n