Argentina v Honduras live: TV, line-ups and key match facts in Texas | OneFootball

The Argentina National Team begins the formal preparation for the 2026 World Cup. This Saturday, starting at 9:00 p.m. (Argentina time), the world champion faces Honduras at the imposing Kyle Field stadium in Texas, United States. The match will serve as the first real test for coach Lionel Scaloni after training began earlier this week.

The outlook for both teams

Argentina National Team: Scaloni will prioritize fitness and take care of players dealing with physical issues, including captain Lionel Messi, who will be rested. The goal is to assess alternatives and give playing time to players called up for this window of friendlies who will not be part of the final World Cup squad.

Honduras: Out of World Cup contention (they finished behind Haiti in Group C), the Central American side is already looking ahead to the road to the 2030 World Cup. It will be the second match under Spanish coach José Francisco Medina, who made his debut in March with a 2-2 draw against Peru.

Probable lineups

Argentina: Juan Musso; Agustín Giay, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Exequiel Palacios, Valentín Barco, Giovani Lo Celso; Giuliano Simeone; Lautaro Martínez and Thiago Almada. Coach: Lionel Scaloni.

Honduras: Edrick Menjivar; Cristopher Meléndez, Giancarlos Sacaza, Luis Vega, Joseph Rosales; Kervin Arriaga, José Reyes; Dereck Moncada, Luis Palma, Rigoberto Rivas; Jorge Benguche. Coach: José Francisco Molina.

Head-to-head record and key match facts

The head-to-head record between the two national teams shows clear Albiceleste dominance, with 8 Argentine wins, 2 draws, and no Honduran victories in history.

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