Chiqui Tapia detailed Scaloni's team's preparation ahead of the World Cup and stated that they expect to solve the pending Finalissima against Spain in March
"Although the March date is still missing, the friendlies before the June World Cup with Mexico and Honduras are confirmed. The stadiums still need to be determined," he told Diario Olé.
Argentina jugará con México y Honduras en la previa del Mundial 2026
Meanwhile, the head of AFA especially highlighted the match against La Tri: "It will be a great test because, without a doubt, these are always good matches. It will take place 15 days before the start of the competition as a final preparation."
The most recent meeting between Argentina and Mexico dates back to Qatar 2022, in the memorable 2-0 victory in Group C with goals from Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández, a key result after the defeat in the opening match against Saudi Arabia.
As for Honduras, the last record is a preparation friendly for that World Cup, a match that was won quite convincingly 3-0 with goals from Lautaro Martínez and Messi himself, who scored twice.
What about the Finalissima?
In addition to the friendlies, Tapia referred to the pending Finalissima against Spain, which has not yet been confirmed: "We are waiting for the decision for March, whether to play the Finalissima or not. We have the possibility to play it and we have the obligation to win one more title."
Argentina aún debe jugar la Finalissima con España
Finally, he highlighted La Roja's great level: "Spain is one of the most competitive national teams in the world, without a doubt, it is among the top four."
