Messi rested as Argentina tops Honduras; Leao sent off for Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:51 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras in a warm-up match in Texas before the 2026 World Cup. Lautaro Martinez converted a penalty and Giuliano Simeone added another goal for Argentina, which has one more warm-up match against Iceland on June 9. Rafael Leao was sent off in Portugal's 2-1 win against Chile, potentially missing upcoming games if suspended. Brazil, Germany, and Belgium also recorded wins in their final warm-up matches, with Belgium thrashing Tunisia 5-0. The World Cup begins on June 11.
- •Argentina beats Honduras 2-0 in Texas.
- •Leao sent off in Portugal's 2-1 win against Chile.
- •Germany wins 2-1 against the US in final warm-up.
- •Belgium overwhelms Tunisia 5-0 ahead of World Cup.
- •Argentina plays Iceland in final preparation on June 9.
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Pre-World Cup friendlies - Messi rested & Leao sent off
- 9:49 AMBBC Sport — Messi rested & Leao sent off - pre-World Cup friendlies
"Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.
"Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 9:51 AMPre-World Cup friendlies - Messi rested & Leao sent off
Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 9:49 AMMessi rested & Leao sent off - pre-World Cup friendlies
Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.
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