Argentina, without Messi, defeated Honduras in a friendly match.

2026-06-07 14:00 © Getty Images via AFP

Lionel Messi is still not risking his health, and Argentina played their last friendly match before the World Cup.

Argentina defeated Honduras 2:0.

Goals were scored by Giuliano Simeone and Lautaro Martínez. The latter scored from the penalty spot.

In other friendly matches, Brazil won 2:1 against Egypt after a decisive goal from Endrick.

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