Argentina will play their final friendly match before the start of the World Cup against Iceland in Alabama today, with Lionel Messi starting on the bench.
Lionel Messi starts on the bench as Argentina take on Iceland in their final international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Lionel Scaloni spoke about Lionel Messi’s influence on Argentina, comments that also reached Portugal manager Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo’s role within his national team.
EA Sports has predicted the next 2026 FIFA World Cup champion, overlooking none other than Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 in the 2026 pre-World Cup international friendly, with Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone finding the back of the net in a convincing victory. Check out the highlights here.
Argentina will play one of their pre–2026 World Cup friendlies against Honduras, without the presence of Emiliano Martinez in the squad.
Argentina play against Honduras at Kyle Field in a 2026 international friendly. The reigning World Champions are preparing to defend their title against a strong Central American rival. Here you can find how to watch this game live in the USA.
Lionel Messi will sit out Argentina's upcoming international friendly against Honduras as the reigning champions manage their workload ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria.
Argentina and Lionel Messi suffer first setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup after Leonardo Balerdi’s injury is confirmed.
Argentina face Honduras in a World Cup warmup in Texas as Lionel Messi’s fitness is closely managed ahead of the 2026 tournament, with key decisions still to come.
The 2026 World Cup features the United States, Canada, and Mexico as hosts with several cities serving as venues, raising the question: Which games will be played in Kansas City?
As if the recent curse on reigning champions wasn’t enough, Argentina will be under additional pressure in the 2026 World Cup, to which they will arrive as the best national team in the FIFA rankings.
Argentina are facing a cloud of uncertainty as multiple players arrived at the Kansas City training camp nursing injuries ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with rising star Nico Paz among those currently hampered.
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