Argentina vs Honduras prediction 07.06.2026 | International Friendly

Argentina come into Saturday’s World Cup warm-up fixture after a dominant 5:0 win against Zambia in their most recent fixture two months ago. Lionel Messi scored his 116th international goal as the world champions eased to victory.

Lionel Scaloni’s side have now picked up wins in each of their last five matches, while they have lost just one of their last 13 games since November 2024.

High-scoring wins in friendly fixtures can usually be expected when Argentina are involved. The Albiceleste scored a 6:0 win against Puerto Rico last year, and a 4:1 win against Guatemala in 2024.

Head coach Scaloni is likely to field a strong first XI this weekend. Lionel Messi is not expected to feature as he continues his recovery from a hamstring issue. 

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is poised to lead the Argentine attack on Saturday.

Honduras return to international action after an entertaining 2:2 draw against Peru in their most recent fixture. Darlin Mencía’s stoppage-time equaliser secured a share of the spoils for the Hondurans.

Jose Francisco Molina’s side suffered World Cup heartbreak last year after missing out on qualification by just two points behind Haiti.

A costly 2:0 defeat in Nicaragua ultimately proved decisive, as Los Catrachos failed to secure a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2014.

Lacking in quality in the final third, Honduras failed to score in five of their last eight international fixtures, and they could struggle against a strong Argentine side this weekend. 

Head coach Molina has a 25-man squad available this weekend. Captain Anthony Lozano is a notable absentee for Los Catrachos.