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Argentina are set to face Honduras at Kyle Field in an international friendly on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at 08:00 WITA (Lombok time, NTB).

The reigning FIFA World Cup 2022 champions will play the first of their two warm-up matches here before beginning their title defence later this month.

Los Catrachos, on the other hand, have scheduled only one friendly during the ongoing international break.

La Albiceleste enter the game in excellent form, having won their last five matches.

They faced Zambia in their final home match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup and cruised to a 5-0 victory in March. Lionel Messi scored in the first half, while Julián Álvarez, Valentín Barco, and Nicolás Otamendi also found the net.

Los Catrachos are winless in their last three matches, having been held to a 2-2 draw by Peru in a friendly in March. Luis Palma struck late in the first half, while Darlin Mencia scored an injury-time equaliser.

Head-to-Head: Argentina vs Honduras

• The two sides have met three times so far, all in friendly matches. Their most recent encounter took place in Miami in 2022, where La Albiceleste claimed a 3-0 victory thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi.
• Los Catrachos have conceded at least two goals in two of their last three matches and failed to score in two of those games.
• The reigning world champions have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches.
• Honduras are winless in their last seven friendlies, conceding at least two goals in four of them.
• La Albiceleste have suffered only two defeats since 2024, both coming away from home during World Cup qualifying.
• The World Cup holders have scored three goals in two of their three previous meetings with Los Catrachos.

Team News: Argentina vs Honduras

Due to muscle fatigue, Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi has not taken part in full training at their pre-World Cup camp and will not feature against Honduras this weekend.

Following an outstanding season with Aston Villa, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is recovering from a finger injury.

As a result, there is strong competition between Juan Musso of Atletico Madrid and Geronimo Rulli of Marseille for the starting goalkeeper spot on Sunday night.

In defence, Lionel Scaloni’s options are slightly limited as River Plate’s Gonzalo Montiel continues his recovery from a muscle issue.

Having recently earned his 35th cap for Honduras, Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales will feel right at home in Texas this weekend.

One player to watch from La Bicolor’s side is Liverpool youngster Keyrol Figueroa, who netted 12 goals in 15 Premier League 2 appearances this season.

Predicted Line-ups: Argentina vs Honduras

Argentina: Rulli; Molina, Martinez, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Alvarez, Martinez, Simeone

Honduras: Menjivar; Maldonado, Rosales, Vega, Melendez; Rodriguez, Arriaga, Alvarez, Ruiz; Palma, Rivas

Score Predictions: Argentina vs Honduras

Sportskeeda’s Prediction

La Albiceleste arrive in the United States as strong favourites for the World Cup and will look to demonstrate their quality in this fixture. They have won their last 17 friendlies and remain heavy favourites.

With Emiliano Martínez sidelined for two friendlies due to a finger injury, Juan Musso is likely to start. Lionel Scaloni is also expected to be without Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Julián Álvarez, and Nico Paz. Messi has been seen training but will not feature in this match.

Los Catrachos come into this game winless in their last three, scoring just twice during that period. They have failed to score in their last two meetings against Argentina, which remains a concern.

Despite missing several key players, La Albiceleste have more than enough squad depth to secure the win here.

Predicted Score: Argentina 3-1 Honduras

Sportsmole’s Prediction

Even without the brilliance of Messi, Argentina should prove far too strong for Honduras in Texas this weekend.

La Albiceleste are likely to score several goals against La Bicolor, who are still reeling from their qualification disappointment last November.

Predicted Score: Argentina 4-1 Honduras

TribunLombok’s Prediction

Sportskeeda predicts a 3-1 win for Argentina, while Sportsmole backs La Albiceleste to triumph 4-1. TribunLombok’s version forecasts a 4-0 victory for Argentina over Honduras.

This prediction is based on the combination of squad quality, recent form, and the playing characteristics of both teams. Although Lionel Messi will not feature as he continues his physical recovery, Argentina still boast a world-class lineup capable of maintaining high-level performance.

The attacking trio of Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, and Giuliano Simeone is expected to pose a major threat. Behind them, midfielders Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández can control the tempo and create consistent chances.

Argentina’s defence remains formidable. The 2022 world champions have kept four clean sheets in their last five outings and conceded very few goals over the past two years. With Nicolás Otamendi and Lisandro Martínez marshalling the backline, Honduras are expected to struggle for space in dangerous areas.

Conversely, Honduras enter the fixture in unconvincing form. They are winless in their last three games and have scored only twice during that stretch. The head-to-head record also doesn’t favour Los Catrachos, who have consistently found it difficult to break down Argentina’s defence in previous encounters.

Motivation could also be a key factor. Argentina are building momentum in their bid to defend the World Cup crown. Lionel Scaloni is expected to use this match to test combinations between starters and backups, but the team’s overall quality remains far superior to their opponents.

Although Honduras have a few exciting players such as Luis Palma and promising youngster Keyrol Figueroa, facing Argentina in their current form presents a far greater challenge than their typical CONCACAF opposition.

TribunLombok Score Prediction: Argentina 4-0 Honduras. La Albiceleste are expected to dominate possession from the outset, create numerous chances, and secure a convincing victory without conceding — a valuable boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup.