Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, will conclude their preparations for the upcoming tournament with two friendly matches in the United States next month, the Argentine Football Association confirmed. The national team is scheduled to play Honduras on June 6 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, followed by a match against Iceland on June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.

These warm-up games come ahead of Argentina’s campaign at the World Cup, where they will begin their title defense on June 16 against Algeria. Argentina has been drawn into Group J, alongside Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.

The friendlies provide an opportunity for the team to fine-tune their tactics and assess player fitness against international competition ahead of the tournament. Hosting these matches in the U.S., a neutral venue with significant international fan engagement, allows Argentina to prepare in conditions similar to those they expect to face during the World Cup.

Argentina’s fixtures underscore the team’s strategic planning as they seek to defend their championship, offering competitive exposure before facing their group opponents.