Argentina defeats Honduras 2-0 in World Cup warm-up without Messi
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Honduras in a friendly match on June 6, 2026. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring with a 37th-minute penalty, followed by a goal from Giuliano Simeone shortly after halftime. This match took place at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, marking Argentina's second-to-last friendly before the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi remained on the bench as he recovers from a minor injury sustained on May 25. Argentina's final friendly before the World Cup is scheduled against Iceland on June 9.
- •Argentina beats Honduras 2-0 in a friendly match.
- •Lautaro Martínez scored via penalty in the 37th minute.
- •Giuliano Simeone increased the lead in the 54th minute.
- •Lionel Messi did not play due to muscle fatigue.
- •Argentina plays Iceland next on June 9.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi left on bench as Argentina ease past Honduras
- 3:17 AMESPN Soccer — Messi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
"Argentina continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Honduras. Without Lionel Messi, who injured a hamstring in his final game for Inter Miami before the tournament, the defending champions grabbed a goal either side of half-time.
"Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 on Saturday in their second-to-last friendly before the FIFA World Cup begins on June 11.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:25 AMLionel Messi left on bench as Argentina ease past Honduras
Argentina continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Honduras. Without Lionel Messi, who injured a hamstring in his final game for Inter Miami before the tournament, the defending champions grabbed a goal either side of half-time.
- ESPN SoccerJun 7, 2026, 3:17 AMMessi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 on Saturday in their second-to-last friendly before the FIFA World Cup begins on June 11.
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