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Argentina Closes U.S. Tour Tuesday vs. Puerto Rico in Miami as Messi’s Status Remains Uncertain

Scaloni signals a rotated lineup to evaluate newcomers ahead of 2026 preparations.

Overview

  • The friendly is set for Tuesday at Chase Stadium in Miami at 21:00 Argentina time, with TV coverage on TyC Sports and Telefe.
  • Messi returned to Argentina training after scoring twice and assisting for Inter Miami, and his involvement will be decided following a final fitness check.
  • Local reporting indicates Messi could begin on the bench as the staff manages his workload for the final match of the tour.
  • Scaloni plans broad rotation with possible senior debuts for Lautaro Rivero, José Manuel López and Aníbal Moreno as he widens options.
  • The fixture was moved from Chicago and pushed back one day due to protests and security concerns, and the AFA has confirmed the new arrangements.