Argentina vs Honduras Highlights - Lautaro, Simeone score in FIFA World Cup 2026 Warm-Up; Lionel Messi watches on

ARG vs HON: Enjoy the goals and highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match between Argentina and Honduras, which was played in the USA.

Updated : Jun 07, 2026 07:57 IST

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match between Argentina and Honduras, which was played at the Kyle Field in Texas, USA. This was Neeladri Bhattacharjee bringing you minute-by-minute updates of this friendly clash.

June 07, 2026 07:48

That's all, folks!

With this, we come to the end of our online coverage of the friendly between Argentina and Honduras. Take very good care of yourselves and thank you so much for tuning into this space.

We will be back with another match very soon.

June 07, 2026 07:39

Argentina vs Honduras — Match report, players ratings and more

Lionel Messi watches on as Argentina beats Honduras in FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up game; player ratings

Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup winner, will play its last warm-up match against Iceland at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama three days later.

June 07, 2026 07:38

Story of the match!

Argentina started the match aggressively, employing constant overloads, which ultimately bore fruit with a penalty around the half-hour mark. Lautaro Martinez converted from the spot and then set up Simeone for the second after the break, rightfully earning the Player of the Match Award.

Honduras tried to strike back but failed to land a single shot on target, compared to eight from Argentina.

June 07, 2026 07:35

FULL-TIME

FT: Argentina 2-0 Honduras

Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone scored in each half as the reigning FIFA World Cup winner ended its first preparatory match with a comfortable win in Texas. Lionel Messi, however, did not come on for the match.

June 07, 2026 07:32

90+1'

Lack of discipline by Argentina in the last minutes of the match as Capaldo picks up a yellow card in second-half stoppage time. The free-kick, taken long, is hoofed away by the Argentine defence.

June 07, 2026 07:30

89'

Argentina has slowed the match down and now has an almost new squad on the pitch. Aranda meanwhile gets a loose ball at the edge of the box and whips in a right-footed curler, which is pushed out by Ortiz. The ball was going into the net.

The resulting corner sees Honduras clear the ball out of danger.

June 07, 2026 07:22

81'

Argentina replaces Musso with Santiago Beltran in goal while Honduras also changes its goalkeeper, with Luis Ortiz taking the pitch for Endrick Menjivar.

June 07, 2026 07:19

77'

Two more changes for Argentina and Honduras: Nicolas Capaldo and Tomas Aranda come on for the former, while Molina brings on Cristian Canales and Jeffry Miranda for the last 22 minutes plus regulation time.

June 07, 2026 07:15

75'

De Paul’s corner kick is cleared but the midfielder then gets the ball back and tries a shot from distance, which is blocked by Honduras yet again.

June 07, 2026 07:14

74'

Argentina is building up slowly, with Rodrigo de Paul and Romero combining to get the ball up. Mac Allister finally gets the ball and earns a corner kick, which De Paul takes.

June 07, 2026 07:12

72'

The match resumes and Menjivar kicks the ball long to help Honduras start an attack. However, Argentina’s defence, anchored by veteran Nicolas Otamendi, contains the development.

June 07, 2026 07:09

68'

Argentina looks to have made all changes for the night and there have been some boos from fans who had come hoping to see Lionel Messi in action. Seconds later, the referee pauses play for the second cooling break.

June 07, 2026 07:08

62' Eight changes in the match!

Both Argentina and Honduras make four changes each for the last 30 minutes of the game.

Changes for Argentina — In: Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Cristian Romero, Jose Lopez, Out: Giovanni Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, Lisandro Martinez, Lautaro Martinez

Changes for Honduras — In: Jose Reyes, Exon Arzu, Luis Vega, David Ruiz, Out: Edwin Rodriguez, Dereck Moncadam Denil Maldonado, Kevin Arriaga

June 07, 2026 06:52

52'

In case you have just tuned back for the second half, there have been three changes after the break: Rodrigo de Paul and Facundo Medina have replaced Valentin Barco and Nicolas Tagliafico for Argentina, while Keyrol Figueroa has come on for Jorge Benguche for Honduras.

June 07, 2026 06:51

50' What a miss by Argentina!

Almada gets a cross from his right and he takes an awful shot in front of the goalkeeper as the ball goes flying out of play. What a miss by Argentina!

June 07, 2026 06:48

Second half begins!

Argentina looks to continue its domination in the second half, having scored the opening goal from the spot off Lautaro Martinez.

June 07, 2026 06:30

Story of the match so far!

Honduras started the match with a defensive approach, and almost tied Argentina goalless in the opening half, but a defensive mistake by Melendez saw La Albicelsete get a penalty, which Lautaro Martinez converted without much fuss.

June 07, 2026 06:26

HALFTIME

HT: Argentina 1-0 Honduras

Lautaro Martinez found the net from the spot as Argentina goes into half-time in front. We will be back with second-half action soon.

June 07, 2026 06:26

45+3' Licha almost scores!

Lisandro Martinez almost scores a stunner with an overhead kick in the Honduran box. However, the shot sees the ball land on top of the net instead of entering it, frustrating Lisandro.

June 07, 2026 06:24

45' Argentina almost scores again!

Guiliano Simeone gets a low cross on the left, and he attempts a shot past the legs of the Honduran defenders. He manages to do so only to see Menjivar make a great reflex save.

June 07, 2026 06:22

44'

Argentina has nine shots in this match so far, compared to just two from Honduras, and has 18 touches in the box against just two by Jose Molina’s boys. Talk about attacking domination, and this is without Lionel Messi.

June 07, 2026 06:20

43'

Honduras’ heavy low block has now transformed into a more attacking, progressive shape, with Rivas and Moncada marching up the pitch. Argentina eventually clears.

June 07, 2026 06:19

41'

Another through ball for Lautaro and this time, Endrick Menjivar pounces on to the ball to refuse the Inter striker any further chance to double the lead.

June 07, 2026 06:17

41'

Lo Celso tries to set up Lautaro for another goal, threading in a through pass, which is overshot and the ball goes out for a goal kick.

June 07, 2026 06:17

39'

Argentina is now playing with a lot more confidence after the goal, with quicker passes and faster build-up as Lautaro lurks around the box to latch onto a goalscoring opportunity.

June 07, 2026 06:13

GOAL

37' Goal! Argentina 1-0 Honduras

Lautaro Martinez steps up to take the spot kick. Goalkeeper Endrick Menjivar guesses the right way but fails to stop the bullet of a shot, which rattles the net and gives Argentina the lead.

June 07, 2026 06:12

34' Argentina almost scores!

Giovanni Lo Celso tries a curling shot from distance - a right-footed hit which beats the goalkeeper but then hits the woodwork. Then, Cristopher Melendez brings down Nicolas Tagliafico in the box and the referee points to the spot.

June 07, 2026 06:11

33'

As Moncanda gets treatment, the crowd decides to have a good time as they start cheering ‘Messi! Messi’ for Argentina’s record goalscorer.

June 07, 2026 06:09

32'

More trouble for Honduras as winger Dereck Moncanda goes to the ground holding his left hamstring. The medical team rushes to him after play is paused.

June 07, 2026 06:08

30'

Giovanni Lo Celso delivers a cross from the right but this time, it hits the referee, who apologises and resumes play with a dropped ball close to the Honduran box.

June 07, 2026 06:06

29'

When out of possession, Honduras has two lines of two and five players at the back. Talk about parking the bus and the despair to hold the world champion to a draw. Honduras has lost all three matches against Argentina so far.

June 07, 2026 06:04

27'

Honduras tries to attack on the counter. However, Exequiel goes down just outside the centre circle and the referee stops play for an Argentina free-kick, which is taken quickly.

June 07, 2026 06:03

25'

The venue looks almost packed and there are Honduran fans with their national flag while wearing Lionel Messi and Argentina shirts. It will be interesting to see how they celebrate. Meanwhile, Messi is seen smiling on camera and that prompts another cheer from the crowd.

June 07, 2026 06:01

23' First cooling break! ARG 0-0 HON

Argentina and Honduras pause for a cooling break - a chance for both teams to recalibrate their strategies for the remaining 25 odd minutes left in this half plus injury time.

June 07, 2026 06:00

22'

Argentina starts building from the back, slowly, but with intent. Lo Celso passes the ball back and then Honduras finally takes control of the ball through Maldonado.

June 07, 2026 05:58

20'

Edwin Rodriguez tries to go for another Honduran attack. However, Barco comes to Argentina’s rescue with a timely challenge. Edwin goes down appealing for a free-kick but the referee is not interested.

June 07, 2026 05:56

17'

This is some negative yet effective, defensive approach by Honduras, which has just 27 per cent of possession while Argentina has 73 per cent of the ball so far. Just then, Honduras gets a chance after an Argentina clearance. The ball falls in front of Edwin Rodriguez outside the box, who shoots on the half-volley. However, the ball flies just off-target. That’s the best effort of the game by Honduras so far.

June 07, 2026 05:54

16'

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi looks on. He is starting from the bench, with coach Lionel Scaloni choosing a cautious approach to ensure the 38-year-old talisman remains fit for the main contest, the World Cup that begins on June 11.

June 07, 2026 05:52

15'

Argentina is caught in a web of Honduran defence, with five men in the penalty box. The result: a pinball of passes between Lautaro, Simeone and Lo Celso, with Honduras’ defence finally clearing the ball.

June 07, 2026 05:51

13'

Menjivar plays for CD Olimpia, quite far from the glamour of European football, but he has made two good saves so far. Meanwhile, Lo Celso sets up Lautaro Martinez in the box, and this time, Honduras’ defence makes a crucial block.

June 07, 2026 05:49

11' Another chance for Argentina!

With Arriaga out, an outnumbered Honduras is almost punished as Simeone crosses from the left and Lautaro sticks out his head to meet it. The header remains on target and the goalkeeper, Endrick Menjivar, makes another save.

June 07, 2026 05:48

10'

Honduras might have a bit of a problem here, with Kervin Arriaga hobbling with an injury. The player is escorted out of the field for a brief treatment by the medical team.

June 07, 2026 05:44

7' Chance for Argentina

Simeone tries to go for the magnificent from distance with a right-footed hit, The ball dips and bounces in front of Honduras goalkeeper, who makes a regulation save to deny a certain opening goal.

June 07, 2026 05:43

5'

Simone tries to get the ball into the opposition box, but ends up conceding a free-kick as Melendez goes down. There are some resounding boos from the crowd.

June 07, 2026 05:41

4'

Argentina building up slowly, with Barco trying to make an overlapping run. However, Honduras stops that attack but then Arriaga stops another attack on the left.

June 07, 2026 05:40

2'

Argentina is looking to drag the Hondurans out to trigger a counterattack, but Molina’s side earns possession back through Rosales. However, Argentina gets the ball back and then the ball gets back to goalkeeper Musso.

June 07, 2026 05:39

1'

Argentina starts in its away kit, and looks to be playing in a 4-4-2 shape, while Honduras starts in a 4-2-3-1 shape and is sporting a turquoise blue-green jersey.

June 07, 2026 05:37

Kick Off!

Argentina gets the ball rolling in Texas, starting from left to right. Honduras starts from the other end as a clear underdog. Lautaro gets the ball rolling.

June 07, 2026 05:35

Who can be the game changer?

Argentina may be starting without Lionel Messi, but its hopes of goals will rest primarily of Lautaro Martinez, who arrives in Texas after winning the Serie A title with Inter Milan. He scored 22 goals and assisted six more in 41 appearances for the Italian club, and will hope to continue his menacing form on the international stage.

June 07, 2026 05:33

Minutes to kick off!

Argentina has not really had the best of starts to 2026, with its Finalissima against Spain cancelled due to the West Asian conflict. But now, days before the 2026 World Cup begins, Argentina will hope to gain crucial momentum, facing Honduras in a friendly.

The match kicks off in a few minutes.

June 07, 2026 05:26

The stage is set!

The fans have made their way into the stadium. The final warm-up of both teams, Argentina and Honduras, is done and dusted. The players are now getting ready to get onto the pitch.

Stay tuned in this space to get real-time update of the match as it begins.

June 07, 2026 05:12

Form guide: Honduras

Honduras comes into the Argentina game with just one win in its last five matches. Its only match under new coach Jose Molina ended in a 2-2 draw with Peru.

Here is a rundown of Honduras’ last five matches:

Peru 2-2 Argentina

Costa Rica 0-0 Honduras

Nicaragua 2-0 Honduras

Honduras 3-0 Haiti

Honduras 0-0 Costa Rica

June 07, 2026 05:07

Form guide: Argentina

Argentina comes into the match having won all of its last five matches. Here is a rundown of all those games:

Argentina 5-0 Zambia

Argentina 2-1 Mauritania

Angola 0-2 Argentina

Puerto Rico 0-6 Argentina

Argentina 1-0 Venezuela

June 07, 2026 04:52

Why is Messi not there in the starting line-up?

Though Argentina’s line-up features some regular starters line Otamendi, Lisandro and Lautaro Martinez, the captain Lionel Messi is missing. What could be the reason? Find out below:

Why is Lionel Messi not starting in Argentina vs Honduras FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match?

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni started Lautaro Martinez as the No. 9 in the warm-up match, with the striker coming into the match after winning the Serie A title.

June 07, 2026 04:33

Starting line-ups: Argentina

June 07, 2026 04:12

Starting line-ups: Honduras

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June 07, 2026 04:09

Match preview

Argentina will face Honduras in one of its two warm-up games before the FIFA World Cup 2026 as it gears up to defend the crown in the United States, Mexico and Canada later this month.

Lionel Scaloni’s side, led by Lionel Messi, climbed to the top of the FIFA rankings going into the match after France lost to the Ivory Coast, and will hope it can live up to the hype ahead of the match in Texas.

Meanwhile, Honduras is looking for a fresh start under new coach Jose Francisco Molina, who took charge in February this year. The team has drawn 2-2 with Peru in its only match under the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper.

Published on Jun 07, 2026

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