Mar 18 • 10:39 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Argentina and the habit of measuring itself against low-level rivals: now, Guatemala, ranked 94th

Argentina's national team will play a friendly match against Guatemala as their last home game before the World Cup, aiming to connect with fans and finalize preparations for defending their title.

In two weeks, Argentina's national football team will play its last home match before the World Cup, likely at the famed Bombonera stadium. This friendly match against Guatemala serves a dual purpose: it will allow the players one last contact with their domestic fans and provide a crucial opportunity for coach Lionel Scaloni to refine his lineup ahead of the tournament. The importance of this game is heightened by the previous cancellation of both the Finalissima and a scheduled match against Qatar, which left the team with little competitive action leading into the World Cup.

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