Overview
- Argentina has formally abandoned its planned October tour of China in favor of U.S.-based friendlies scheduled between October 8 and 14.
- The first fixture is confirmed against Mexico at Chicago’s Soldier Field, marking the teams’ first meeting since Argentina’s 2-0 win at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- A second U.S. match remains under negotiation, with MetLife Stadium in New Jersey emerging as the leading candidate for an opponent yet to be announced.
- Both Argentina (2022 champions) and Mexico (auto-qualified host) intend to use these October matches to refine lineups and tactics ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- AFA president Claudio Tapia and coach Lionel Scaloni prioritized U.S. venues to streamline travel for players based in Europe and North America.