FIFA World Cup 2026: no Messi but Honduras gets Lautaro Martinez

Time for pre-World Cup friendlies. Also on the field was Argentina, which faced Honduras at Kyle Field in Texas. The match ended on the final score of 2-0 in favor of the Albiceleste who showed that they are already in good shape.

The first news is definitely the absence of Lionel Messi on the field. The Pulce, not yet in top condition, was left to rest. Making the difference on the pitch was Lautaro Martinez. The Inter captain unlocked the result with the penalty that made it 1-0 to Argentina. He then provided the assist to Atletico Madrid striker Giuliano Simeone for the Argentine double.

“We have to defend what we got in Qatar. It will be tough, but we will give our best to leave Argentina in the best possible position,” Lautaro Martinez’s words in the post match reported by ESPN.

Ancelotti’s Brazil also smiles as they overcome Egypt in a comeback. The Greenoros prevailed 2-1. Egyptian lead through Mostafa Ziko. It was Bruno Guimaraes and young Selecao talent Endrick who gave Brazil an important success.