Overview

• Organizers are expected to confirm the reported relocation of the Puerto Rico match from Chicago to Miami, with Chase Stadium viewed as the likely venue.
• Argentina will face Venezuela on Friday, Oct. 10 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with Puerto Rico scheduled three days later in the same city.
• Lionel Scaloni said the friendlies are a chance to evaluate new players for limited 2026 roster spots while maintaining the established core.
• The staff will avoid fitness risks for any player, and reports indicate Lionel Messi is more likely to feature in the second game to gain extra recovery time.
• FIFA confirmed a one-match ban for Nicolás Otamendi after his qualifying red card, a sanction that could affect his availability at the start of the 2026 World Cup.