GALLERY: Argentina vs. Honduras at Kyle Field

The Argentinian and Honduran national soccer teams faced off in a “Road to 26” international friendly match at Kyle Field on June 6 in preparation for Argentina’s World Cup title defense. Argentina defeated Honduras with a score of 2-0 after goals from Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone. Argentina will face Iceland for their final friendly ahead of the World Cup on June 9, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama at 8:00 p.m.

Rocio Salgado and Steve Carrasco IV

June 6, 2026

Fans stand for the American national anthem during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Former Deportivo la Caruna teammates Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni and Honduras head coach Jose Francisco Molina reunite during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez (22) dribbles the ball up the field in a counterattack during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Fans celebrate the second goal made by Argentina during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) is shown on the Kyle Field jumbotron during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Center referee Victor Rivas points to the penalty spot after a foul was committed in the Honduras penalty area during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico (3) is fouled by Honduras forward Dereck Moncada (18) during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) sits on the bench before the national anthems during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Argentina forward Giuliano Simeone (17) dribbles towards the goal during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Honduras forward Luis Palma (10) has possession of the ball during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Honduras goalie Edrick Menjivar (1) kicks the ball back into play during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Honduras forward Dereck Moncada (18) falls mid-play during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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A young Argentina fan records the game on his phone during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Argentina defender Nicolas Capaldo (29) slide tackles Honduras forward Kevin Giuti (19) during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Honduras midfielder Kervin Arriaga (5) winds up to kick a long pass during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez (22) makes a back-heel pass to assist Giuliano Simeone’s goal during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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Argentina forward Giuliano Simeone (17) has a shot at the goal during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Argentina defender Augustin Giay (28) celebrates a goal scored by forward Giuliano Simeone (17) during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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The argentinian squad comes together after Giuliano Simeone (17) scores during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

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during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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