The Argentina national football team will face Honduras in a friendly match on June 7, 2026, in Texas as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup title defense.
Manager Lionel Scaloni intends to use this match to evaluate the depth of his squad, according to reports.
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Key Players Sidelined
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is recovering from an injury and dealing with muscle fatigue, which prevents him from fully participating in training and likely sidelines him for both scheduled friendlies.
First-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez also suffered a finger injury, creating a competition between Juan Musso and Geronimo Rulli for the starting position.
Defender Gonzalo Montiel remains sidelined with a muscle injury, adding to the team's setbacks.
Despite these absences, Argentina enters the match on a five-match winning streak in friendlies, conceding only one goal during that run.
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The team previously secured a 5-0 victory against Zambia and a 2-1 win over Mauritania in Buenos Aires, alongside a 2-0 win over Angola in November 2025.
Honduras Under New Management
Honduras will be led by new Spanish manager José Francisco Molina, who took over after former coach Reinaldo Rueda departed following the team's failure to reach the intercontinental play-offs against Haiti.
The Honduras squad features Austin defender Joseph Rosales, Lech Poznań forward Luis Palma, and Liverpool youth talent Keyrol Figueroa.
Historical data shows Argentina won all three recent head-to-head matches against Honduras between 2003 and 2022, including a 3-0 victory on September 24, 2022.
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In the upcoming World Cup group stage, Argentina is scheduled to face Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
