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Lisandro Martinez shines in Argentina's warm-up match for World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Lisandro Martinez shines in Argentina's warm-up match for World Cup

Summary

Lisandro Martinez contributed significantly to Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Playing the entire first half, Martinez received praise for his strong defensive performance, including a near goal from a bicycle kick. The match took place at Kyle Park as Argentina fine-tunes its strategies for the tournament, which begins this week. Media outlets rated his performance a solid six out of ten, highlighting his intensity and fitness after a challenging season with Manchester United.

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•Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 in a friendly match.
•Martinez played the full 60 minutes before being substituted.
•Goals scored by Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone.
•Argentine media rated Martinez's performance a six out of ten.
•The 2026 World Cup begins this week.

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1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lisandro Martinez: Man United star impresses for Argentina in World Cup warm-up game

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The 2026 World Cup is set to kick off this week, with the biggest ever edition of football’s showpiece occasion ready to capture the attention of the globe over the next two months. Manchester Unite...
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