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Messi's Argentina Eyes World Cup in US Stadiums
10 Apr
Summary
- Argentina will play two friendlies in early June.
- Matches are scheduled for Texas A&M and Auburn University stadiums.
- The team prepares for the World Cup hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Defending champions Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, are finalizing their World Cup preparations with two friendly matches in early June. These games will take place at notable college football venues across the United States.
On June 6, Argentina will play Honduras at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, a stadium known for drawing large crowds. Three days later, on June 9, they will face Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. This marks the first international soccer match ever hosted at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Following these fixtures, the squad will relocate to their base camp in Kansas City. Argentina, currently ranked third globally, is set to begin its World Cup title defense on June 16 in Kansas City against Algeria. The team's group also includes Austria and Jordan in the expanded 48-team tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.