Key Preparatory Friendlies Before World Cup 2026
The Argentine national football team is set to face Mexico and Honduras in June in the United States for their final pre-World Cup 2026 preparation matches, as announced by the local football federation.
Details from Argentine Football Association President
Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), spoke to Diario Olé about these upcoming matches. He confirmed that Mexico and Honduras will be Argentina’s opponents in the US, but the venues are yet to be determined.
“Although we’re still waiting for the March date, we have confirmed the matches leading up to the World Cup in June, which will be against Mexico and Honduras. We’ll play these games here in the US, and we’re still deciding on the stadiums,” Tapia stated.
Tapia further elaborated on the significance of these matches:
- Against Mexico: “Facing Mexico will be a great test because they always put up strong performances, and it’s only 15 days before the World Cup starts.
- Against Honduras: “Honduras will also be a tough opponent, but it’s our final preparation before the tournament.”
Upcoming Matches in October
Following their first-place finish in the South American qualifiers, Argentina will play against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in October. The matches are scheduled for Miami and Chicago, respectively.
Tapia mentioned the uncertainty surrounding a pending match against Spain, one of the world’s most competitive teams:
“We’re awaiting a decision regarding the March ‘Finalissima’ against Spain, one of the most competitive teams globally. We’ll proceed accordingly once we know the outcome,” Tapia explained.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is playing whom? Argentina will face Mexico and Honduras in pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies.
- When are these matches? The games are scheduled for June in the United States, just before the World Cup 2026 commences.
- Where will these matches take place? The venues are still to be determined, but they will be held in the US.
- What other matches does Argentina have coming up? After securing first place in the South American qualifiers, Argentina will play against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in October in Miami and Chicago, respectively.
- Is there a pending match against Spain? Yes, there is a pending ‘Finalissima’ (friendly) match against Spain, but the decision on whether it will take place is still pending.
