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Guatemala or Honduras to face Argentina ahead of 2024 Copa América

The world champions will play two preparation matches in the United States before the Copa América. Guatemala and Honduras are being cited as possible rivals.

Messi podría enfrentar a Guatemala u Honduras antes de Copa América
CHANDAN KHANNAAFP

Argentina are set to defend their Copa América title in the United States next summer with Albiceleste captain Leo Messi doing his bit to boost the profile of the sport in the US after his move to MLS side Inter Miami last summer.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final Associated Press/LaPresseDiarioAS

The Argentine FA are working on the pre-tournament planning and are lining up two friendly matches on US soil before the start of the tournament which kicks off on 20 June.

Sources close to ‘The Athletic’ have hinted that Argentina will play these two games in Chicago and Maryland with exact dates and opponents yet to be locked down but the suggestions are that Argentina would face Ecuador at Soldier Field in the Windy City and Guatemala or Honduras could be their rival at FedEX Field.

Argentina at Copa America ‘24

Lionel Scaloni’s men get their Copa America campaign underway in Atlanta as they face a Concacaf play-off winner at the Mercedes Benz Stadium.

East Rutherford is the second destination for the South American side as they face Chile with the group stage winding down with a clash against Peru in Miami.