With their place on the FIFA World Cup 2026 already secured, Argentina at the moment are laying out their roadmap for the months main as much as the match, which might be hosted in the US, Mexico, and Canada subsequent summer time. In line with reviews, Lionel Messi and his teammates are anticipated to play two friendlies on U.S. soil simply days earlier than their World Cup debut.
TyC Sports activities journalist Gaston Edul reviews that Argentina are near finalizing two tune-up matches scheduled for June 2026. The primary would happen in Las Vegas in opposition to Mexico, adopted by a second match in Miami in opposition to Honduras.
If confirmed, these would function worthwhile assessments for Lionel Scaloni’s group. The opener in opposition to Mexico would supply high-level competitors, amplified by the truth that El Tri are one of many match hosts. The longstanding rivalry between the 2 nations additionally provides an additional layer of depth to the encounter.
The second pleasant, in opposition to Honduras, presents a much less demanding problem in comparison with Mexico. That might give the top coach a possibility to experiment with lineups with out placing an excessive amount of bodily pressure on the gamers so near the beginning of the match. The match would even be held in Miami, house to a big Argentine neighborhood—and Lionel Messi himself.
Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico.
Honduras’ participation stays a query mark. In contrast to Mexico, who’ve certified robotically as co-hosts, Honduras are nonetheless combating for a World Cup berth. They presently sit second in Group C of the qualifiers, stage on 5 factors with leaders Haiti however trailing on objective distinction. With three matches remaining, Honduras nonetheless have a sensible probability of qualifying straight.
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What’s subsequent for Argentina in 2025
Argentina have simply three matches remaining this 12 months, all of them friendlies. After a 1-0 win over Venezuela at Exhausting Rock Stadium in Miami—due to a objective from Giovani Lo Celso—they now have a couple of days off earlier than going through Puerto Rico, additionally in Miami, although this time at Chase Stadium.
Following that match, the reigning World Cup champions will solely have the November worldwide break left in 2025. Throughout that window, they’re scheduled to journey to Africa to face Angola. Initially, a second pleasant was deliberate to happen in India, however in response to Gaston Edul, that possibility could fall by and the group might find yourself enjoying elsewhere.
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Argentina might elevate one other trophy earlier than the 2026 World Cup
Regardless that Argentina secured World Cup qualification way back, there’s nonetheless an opportunity for them to compete for one more piece of silverware earlier than heading to the 2026 match in North America.
Although not but formally confirmed, reviews recommend that Argentina and Spain are anticipated to face off within the Finalissima in March 2026. The intercontinental showdown pits the champions of Europe and South America in opposition to one another and returned in 2022 with Argentina beating Italy at Wembley.
Nevertheless, one key situation have to be met: Spain should safe direct qualification to the World Cup no later than November 2025. In the event that they end second of their group, they’ll be tied up with playoff matches in March and subsequently unavailable for the Finalissima in opposition to Argentina.
