Santiago Simón brings Toluca into Argentina’s squad

TBO SPORT · 19.09.2026

Toluca’s Santiago Simón joins Argentina’s squad in an addition announced on September 19. A call-up does not guarantee playing time.

Saturday’s additions also include Ezequiel Fernández and Valentín Gómez. Argentina’s programme features friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin.

TBO SPORT analysis: An opportunity that begins in training

For Simón, the news creates an opportunity rather than a guaranteed place in the starting side. Adapting to international football involves short training windows, understanding a role and competing within the squad. His inclusion gives followers in Mexico a chance to track a Liga MX player through that process, without treating a call-up as a promise of a debut.

Toluca provides this story’s Mexican connection. The club’s colours also feature in the store’s Toluca shirt, a point of reference for supporters following the team beyond its weekly results.

What remains to be decided

Simón’s involvement will depend on the coaching staff’s decisions during camp. The list confirms his inclusion, but does not establish his playing time, starting status or exact role in each match.