Overview

• Argentina will face Venezuela on October 10 at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium and Puerto Rico on October 13 at Chicago's Soldier Field, with both matches starting at 21:00 Argentina time.
• A 28-player squad led by Lionel Messi is training in Miami, though Thiago Almada was withdrawn as a precaution due to a muscle injury.
• Lionel Scaloni called several surprise options to be evaluated, including goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses, defender Lautaro Rivero, midfielder Aníbal Moreno and forward José Manuel López, with added attention on center back Marcos Senesi.
• Scaloni said most World Cup roster spots are close to set and he will use these friendlies to gauge newcomers before making final decisions.
• The coach emphasized he will avoid risking players with minor issues given the friendly status of the games and FIFA confirmed Nicolás Otamendi must serve a one-match World Cup suspension for his qualifying red card.