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Argentina Beats Honduras 2-0, Messi Remains Benched

6/7/2026

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Argentina Beats Honduras

Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in the United States on June 7, 2026, with Lautaro Martínez scoring a 37th-minute penalty and Giuliano Simeone adding a goal.
Lionel Messi, recovering from left-hamstring fatigue, stayed on the bench as coach Lionel Scaloni said he is doing well and could play in a warm-up game.
The win extended Argentina’s five-match winning streak and leads to World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, 2026, in Kansas City.

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Messi Chasing Record

The friendly will be at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, with U.S. viewers able to watch on ESPN Deportes or Fubo and Indian viewers needing ExpressVPN.
Honduras entered the match under coach José Francisco Molina, former Atlético Madrid goalkeeper who took charge in February 2026 and came unbeaten after a 2-2 draw with Peru.
At 38, Lionel Messi could become the first player to feature in six FIFA World Cups if he appears.

History

Historical Context

In June 1978 Argentina hosted the 11th FIFA World Cup, beating the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental before 38,000 spectators, securing its first title and becoming the fifth nation to win as host. That triumph, highlighted by Mario Kempes’s six goals, set a legacy that still shapes Argentina’s World Cup aspirations.

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Argentina Beats Honduras

Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in the United States on June 7, 2026, with Lautaro Martínez scoring a 37th-minute penalty and Giuliano Simeone adding a goal.
Lionel Messi, recovering from left-hamstring fatigue, stayed on the bench as coach Lionel Scaloni said he is doing well and could play in a warm-up game.
The win extended Argentina’s five-match winning streak and leads to World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, 2026, in Kansas City.

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