With Qatar 2022 just around the corner, Argentina want to make sure they arrive at the FIFA World Cup as strongly as possible. Today, September 23, La Albiceleste take on Honduras in an international friendly at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Here, you will find the lineups. FuboTV (7-day free trial) will broadcast the game in the US.
Argentina arrive in the September international window in high spirits. Lionel Scaloni's men secured a World Cup berth in great fashion, going unbeaten in the South American qualifiers - they currently hold a world-record 33-game undefeated streak.
Therefore, it will be a huge challenge for La H, who failed to book a place in Qatar. With Hernan 'Bolillo' Gomez no longer at the helm, Diego Vazquez faces the task of getting Honduras back on their feet with the sights set on the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina lineup
Though international friendlies may not be too meaningful for teams with World Cup aspirations, this window will be crucial for Scaloni before submitting the Qatar 2022 roster. Therefore, the Argentine manager will give an opportunity to those who haven't started that much during his tenure. Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, and Angel Di Maria are some of the regular starters who will be benched this time.
Argentina starting XI: Geronimo Rulli; Nahuel Molina, German Pezzella, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Gomez.
Honduras lineup
Honduras will suffer some notable absences in this international break as Alberth Elis, Antony Lozano, and Edwin Hernandez have all been ruled out. Coach Diego Vazquez is expected to use this window to try new systems and new names.
Honduras starting XI: Luis Lopez; Marcelo Santos, Denil Maldonado, Carlos Melendez, Omar Elvir; Deybi Flores, Hector Castellanos, Kervin Arriaga; Andy Najar, Romell Quioto, Rigoberto Rivas.
