The international friendly between Puerto Rico vs Argentina is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The match will kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations, with Argentina using the game as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi is back in the squad after skipping the recent Venezuela match, adding star power to what could be a lopsided affair.
Kick-off is at 8:00 PM ET, with live coverage on beIN SPORTS, ESPN, and streaming options like Paramount+. Puerto Rico and Argentina are set to face each other for the first time in a friendly match, featuring team news, predictions, and details on how to watch.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina Match Details & Background
- Date & Time: October 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT, 1:00 AM BST on October 15).
- Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale (home of Inter Miami; capacity ~18,000 – expect a pro-Argentina crowd).
- Competition: International Friendly – FIFA Matchday.
- Head-to-Head: No previous encounters. Argentina (FIFA rank 1) vs Puerto Rico (FIFA rank 160) screams mismatch.
Argentina, fresh off a 1-0 win over Venezuela, is blending youth with experience under Lionel Scaloni. This friendly serves as a tune-up, with Messi rejoining after club duties with Inter Miami.
Puerto Rico, coached by Charlie Trout, is building for the CONCACAF Nations League but faces a massive test against the Copa America holders.
Team News: Will Messi Start?
Argentina welcomes back Messi, who trained fully and is expected to feature, possibly for limited minutes to manage fatigue.
Key absentees include injured goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, but Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, and Alexis Mac Allister are available. Scaloni may rotate, giving youngsters like Alejandro Garnacho a run.
Predicted Argentina XI (4-3-3):
- Rulli; Montiel, Otamendi, Romero, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez, Garnacho.
Puerto Rico has a full squad, with forwards like Gerald Diaz and Wilfredo Rivera leading the line. No major injuries reported, but they’ll focus on defense against Argentina’s attack.
Predicted Puerto Rico XI (4-4-2):
- Rivera; Calderon, Rios, Serrano, Hernandez; Diaz, Cardona, Vega, Quinones; Servania, Angking.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina Form Guide & Key Stats
- Argentina Recent Form (all comps): W W D W W – Unbeaten in five, with clean sheets in three.
- Puerto Rico Recent Form (all comps): L D W L D – Struggling away, with just one win in five.
Stats favor Argentina: They’ve scored 10+ goals in recent friendlies against minnows, while Puerto Rico concedes heavily against top teams. Betting odds reflect this – Argentina to win at 1/50, over 4.5 goals at -114.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina Prediction
Expect a comfortable win for La Albiceleste, with Messi likely scoring in a 4-0 rout. Puerto Rico’s grit might keep it close early, but Argentina’s quality will shine through.
How to Watch Puerto Rico vs Argentina
- US: beIN SPORTS, ESPN, Paramount+ (stream live).
- Global: TyC Sports (Argentina), FIFA+ for highlights.
- UK/Europe: Check local listings or VPN for US streams.