Argentina of Lionel Messi to see Mexico and a Concacaf side in friendly competitions a week before 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in the 2026 World Cup As defensive champions after their dramatic triumph in Qatar in 2022, with expectations that this will be his last performance on the largest stage of the game. Two weeks before the kick -off, the Albiceleste are set to meet Mexico and another Concacaf opponent as part of their preparation.

Argentina Secure his World Cup ticket months ago before the tournament, co-organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico, later at the top of the Conmebol qualifications in August. Left without official matches on the calendar, The team will now rely on friendly competitions to stay sharp if they are preparing for the worldwide stage.

According to Argentinian reporter Gastón Sweat, The side of Lionel Scaloni is confronted with Mexico and Honduras Between June 1 and June 9, only a week before the World Cup starts on June 11. Mexico is already qualified as a host country, while Honduras is currently leading group C in Concacaf qualification and is still fighting for his place.

Locations still have to be confirmed, but both games are expected to be played in the United States. MiamiA natural choice that has given the ties of Messi with Inter Miami, and Las Vegas belong to the cities that are considered friendly competitions.

Argentina met Mexico for the last time in the 2022 group stage World cupWhere Messi scored in a 2-0 win that deepened the historic rivalry between the two nations. Just like in Qatar, the Albiceleste is planning to base itself close to the tournament location To prevent long travel and to adapt to the circumstances for the opener.

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What are the next friendly matches of Argentina?

While other confederations such as Concacaf and UEFA are still in the middle of qualifications, Conmebol teams have already packed that phase. With the international break of October, Argentina has drawn up various friendly competitions.

The world champions will travel to the United States to face Venezuela in Hard Rock Stadium on October 10followed by a match against Puerto Rico on Soldier Field on October 13. Messi and Company are expected in November Angola To possibly face the hosts before they travel to India, where the American national men’s team or Qatar are considered as possible opponents.