Cancelling their planned tour of China in October, the Argentina national football team is now heading to a new destination — the United States. During the trip, they will face familiar Latin American rivals Mexico. The match will be held at the famous Soldier Field in Chicago between October 8 and 14.
The two teams last met in a crucial Group C clash at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. That day, Lionel Messi’s brilliant goal and Enzo Fernández’s strike sealed a 2–0 victory for Argentina. Many believe that match marked the beginning of Argentina’s fairy-tale run to winning the World Cup.
This time, the encounter is expected to be even more exciting, as it will take place in the U.S., one of the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup — where both teams enjoy massive fan bases.
Following the conclusion of the World Cup qualifiers, this will be Argentina’s first international match in the October FIFA window. Football analysts see this friendly as the start of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
In addition to the match against Mexico, Argentina may play another game during their U.S. tour. The possible venue is New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, which recently hosted the Club World Cup final and is also set to host the 2026 World Cup final.
However, the biggest question on fans’ minds: Will Lionel Messi play in this match? Having recently returned to the national team after recovering from injury, the superstar is likely to take the field if he remains fit.
