The Albiceleste secured a 2-0 victory in their first preparation match against Honduras, with goals from Lautaro Martínez and Giuliano Simeone. Lionel Scaloni tested several changes and four players made their debuts.
The Argentina national team defeated Honduras 2-0 on Saturday in Texas in its first friendly before the 2026 World Cup. The goals were scored by Lautaro Martínez from a penalty and Giuliano Simeone. Lionel Scaloni made more than seven substitutions and tested different formations in the second half. Nicolás Capaldo, Tomás Aranda, Joaquín Freitas and Santiago Beltrán made their debuts. Lionel Messi did not play due to a contracture suffered in a match with Inter Miami. The team will train behind closed doors on Sunday at Ellis Field, Texas. Three players, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel and Leandro Paredes, were not called up and are trying to recover for the next friendly against Iceland on Tuesday in Alabama. Nicolás Paz trained with the group for the first time after overcoming a muscle injury.
