Overview
- Kickoff is Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with TV coverage in Argentina on TyC Sports and Telefe.
- FIFA’s published suspension list confirms Nicolás Otamendi must serve a one-match ban in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup opener under Article 9.2.
- Lionel Messi is in the squad, though coaches may limit his minutes as Argentina balances preparation and player load.
- Scaloni’s call-ups include potential senior debuts for Facundo Cambeses, Lautaro Rivero and Aníbal Moreno as the roster is refined.
- Venezuela arrives with interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo and a younger group, while Argentina’s second friendly versus Puerto Rico was relocated to Miami and domestic fixtures were adjusted to spotlight the U-20 World Cup quarterfinal.