Argentina vs Honduras Live Score, Result & Lineups Pre-World Cup Friendly
Argentina vs Honduras live score coverage is for a Pre-World Cup Friendly tonight, Saturday, June 6, 2026, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET / 00:00 UTC June 7 / 1:00 AM BST June 7 / 5:00 AM PKT June 7 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Lionel Scaloni’s world champions are building toward World Cup 2026 Group J, with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan waiting after this final U.S. preparation window.
Honduras arrive under Reinaldo Rueda after a 2-2 friendly draw with Peru and a painful end to Concacaf qualifying. This live score article covers score, result, team news, lineups, match stats, and highlights for Argentina vs Honduras.
Argentina vs Honduras – Match Score
Argentina 0 – 0 Honduras. Status: Upcoming.
Argentina vs Honduras Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Argentina vs Honduras |
| Competition | Pre-World Cup Friendly |
| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET / 00:00 UTC June 7 / 1:00 AM BST June 7 / 5:00 AM PKT June 7 |
| Venue | Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, United States |
| Capacity | 102,733 |
| Argentina FIFA Ranking | 3rd |
| Honduras FIFA Ranking | 66th |
| Argentina WC Group | Group J – Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| Honduras WC Status | Not qualified for World Cup 2026 |
| Argentina Manager | Lionel Scaloni |
| Honduras Manager | Reinaldo Rueda |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Argentina vs Honduras Team News
Honduras Team News
Honduras enter the match with Reinaldo Rueda still looking for balance after the World Cup qualifying miss. The Peru draw showed better attacking resilience than the final qualifiers, but the defensive block still needs cleaner spacing. Menjivar, Arriaga, Palma, Rivas, and Ruiz give Honduras enough quality to threaten in transition. Official starters are yet to be confirmed.
Rueda’s biggest decision is how many runners he keeps near the ball when Argentina press. Arriaga can protect the centre-backs, while Rodriguez and Alvarez need to stop De Paul and Mac Allister from receiving freely. Palma and Rivas should carry the first counter-attacking threat. Honduras need compact lines before they can ask their forwards to hurt Argentina.
Argentina Team News
Argentina arrive with Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cristian Romero, and Emiliano Martinez in the final World Cup group. NBC noted that Romero returned from injury in the previous friendly, which gives Scaloni a stronger defensive option before the tournament. The staff still need to manage minutes because Iceland follow on Tuesday. Official starters are yet to be confirmed.
Scaloni can either keep Messi in the rhythm from the start or protect his minutes and use the match to test forward combinations. Alvarez and Lautaro give Argentina two different penalty-box routes, while De Paul and Enzo can control the tempo. The main selection battle sits around wide support, with Thiago Almada, Nico Gonzalez, and Nico Paz all pushing for minutes. Argentina should still field a strong spine because this is one of the final match-speed tests before Group J.
Argentina vs Honduras Recent Form
Argentina’s recent form is clean and convincing. The champions have scored 16 goals across the last five listed matches and conceded once, with Zambia, Mauritania, Angola, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela all beaten. That form gives Scaloni a strong platform before Group J.
Honduras have a more mixed run, with one win, three draws, and one defeat in the last five listed fixtures. The 2-2 draw with Peru gave Rueda a better attacking marker, but the failed qualification finish still sits over this camp. A strong defensive display against Argentina would matter even without a win.
| Team | Last 5 Record | Goals For | Goals Against | Latest Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses | 16 | 1 | 5-0 win vs Zambia |
| Honduras | 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss | 5 | 4 | 2-2 draw vs Peru |
Argentina vs Honduras – Starting Lineups
Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed. The projected lineups reflect latest squad use, pre-tournament priorities, and likely tactical roles. Argentina should use a strong spine, while Honduras need a compact midfield screen.
Argentina
4-3-3Honduras
4-2-3-1Substitutes are yet to be confirmed for both teams. Argentina’s bench should still include tournament-level options because Scaloni named a deep final World Cup group. Honduras’ bench information should be updated only after the official team sheet appears.
Argentina vs Honduras Match Stats
| Stat | Argentina | Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Match status | Upcoming | Upcoming |
| Score | 0 | 0 |
| Recent form | 5 wins from last 5 | 1 win from last 5 |
| FIFA ranking | 3rd | 66th |
| World Cup 2026 status | Qualified, Group J | Not qualified |
| Manager | Lionel Scaloni | Reinaldo Rueda |
The most important live stats will be shots on target, set pieces, and Honduras’ completed counters. Argentina should lead possession, but Honduras can keep the match alive if Menjivar limits early damage. Match stats should be updated only after verified numbers become available.
Goals and Key Events
No goals or cards are confirmed before kickoff. The event timeline should add only verified goals, substitutions, cards, VAR decisions, and full-time status. Unconfirmed social posts or delayed graphics should not be treated as match events.
The first key event is likely to be Argentina’s opening chance rather than a Honduras possession spell. If Argentina score early, Scaloni can manage minutes and keep the match controlled. If Honduras reach halftime level, the second half becomes a useful pressure test for both benches.
Argentina vs Honduras Match Report
The match report will update after full time with final score, goalscorers, major incidents, and tactical notes. Pre-match evidence points toward Argentina controlling the ball and Honduras defending in a compact shape. The scoreline should depend on how long Honduras protect central areas.
Argentina’s biggest target is a clean performance before the tournament, not only a win. Honduras need a response that restores confidence after the qualification miss. Both teams can still take value from the match because the tactical goals are clear.
Where to Watch Argentina vs Honduras Highlights
Highlights should come from official broadcasters and national team channels after full time. U.S. viewers can check ESPN platforms, while Argentina viewers can check the listed local broadcasters. Honduras viewers should use official local channels once the highlight package is confirmed.
Argentina vs Honduras Player Ratings
Player ratings will be added after full time if enough verified match detail is available. Argentina players to track include Messi, De Paul, Mac Allister, Alvarez, Lautaro, and Romero. Honduras players to track include Menjivar, Arriaga, Palma, Rivas, Ruiz, and Rosales.
Ratings should reward decisions that shape the match, not only touches or possession. Argentina midfielders can rate well through control and chance creation. Honduras players can rate well through saves, clearances, transition passes, and set-piece delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Argentina vs Honduras score?
The match is 0-0 before kickoff.
Who scored in Argentina vs Honduras?
No goals are confirmed before kickoff.
What was the Argentina vs Honduras result?
The result is yet to be confirmed because the match has not finished.
When did Argentina vs Honduras kick off?
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET / 00:00 UTC June 7 / 1:00 AM BST June 7 / 5:00 AM PKT June 7.
Where can I watch Argentina vs Honduras highlights?
Official highlights should be available through match broadcasters and national team channels after full time.
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