Messi starts for Argentina vs Guatemala: Lineups for 2024 international friendly
Argentina play Guatemala in their last international friendly before the 2024 Copa America, and fans will get to see Lionel Messi in action. Find out here the confirmed lineups.
With the 2024 Copa America just around the corner, Argentina will take on Guatemala on Friday, June 14, in their last international friendly before their debut. This time, Lionel Messi will start.
Los Chapines head into this clash aiming to extend their unbeaten run, having avoided defeat in their last four matches (W2 D2). But of course, that will not be an easy task against the reigning world champs.
Argentina’s lineup with Messi
After starting the last friendly on the bench, Messi will return to Argentina’s starting eleven tonight. Lionel Scaloni will make many other changes, with Nicolas Gonzalez notably playing as left-back.
Lionel Messi of Argentina (C) sits in the bench with teammates Giovani Lo Celso (L) and Leandro Paredes (R) prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Paraguay at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on October 12, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentina’s lineup: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Gonzalez; Valentin Carboni, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.
After finishing level with Nicaragua in May, Guatemala came back stronger in June with commanding victories over Dominica (6-0) and the British Virgin Islands (3-0). Coach Luis Fernando Tena has already confirmed tonight’s starting eleven.
Guatemala’s lineup: Nicholas Hagen, Jose Ardon, Jose Pinto, Jose Morales, Nicolas Samayoa, Marco Dominguez, Oscar Castellanos, Jonathan Franco, Oscar Santis, Elmer Cardoza, Rubio Rubin.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
