Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone scored a goal in each half on Saturday as Argentina defeated Honduras in the warm-up match for the 2026 World Cup in Texas, US.
Lionel Messi, Argentina’s record scorer, who is recovering from a calf injury, did not come off the bench, although coach Lionel Scaloni rotated the squad considerably after the restart.
AS IT HAPPENED: Argentina vs Honduras, highlights of the 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up match
Three days later, the world champion will play his final warm-up match against Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama.
Player Ratings Argentina vs Honduras:
Argentina: Juan Musso (6.8/10), Agustín Giay (7.1/10), Nicolás Otamendi (7.4/10), Lisandro Martínez (7.0/10), Nicolás Tagliafico (6.9/10), Valentín Barco (6.2/10), Exequiel Palacios (7.5/10), Giovani Lo Celso (7.0/10), Thiago Almada (7.2/10), Giuliano Simeone (8.3/10), Lautaro Martínez (7.9/10)
subtitles: Rodrigo De Paul (6.8/10), Facundo Medina (6.1/10), Cristian Romero (6.5/10), Alexis Mac Allister (6.7/10), Enzo Fernández (6.9/10), José Manuel López (6.3/10), Santiago Beltrán (6.0/10), Tomás Aranda (6.1/10), Joaquín Freitas (6.0/10)
Honduras: Edrick Menjivar (6.5/10), Cristopher Melendez (5.8/10), Denil Maldonado (5.9/10), Giancarlos Sacaza (6.1/10), Joseph Rosales (6.3/10), Edwin Rodriguez (6.0/10), Kervin Arriaga (6.4/10), Rigoberto Rivas (6.2/10). (6.7/10), Dereck Moncada (5.9/10), Jorge Benguche (5.7/10)
subtitles: Keyrol Figueroa Norales (6.1/10), Kevin Güiti (5.8/10), Exon Arzu (6.0/10), Luis Vega (5.9/10), David Ruiz (6.2/10)
More to follow.
Published on June 7, 2026
