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Messi set to play in largest stadium of his career before World Cup
Apr 09 2026 22:10 · By RYAN MITCHELL · 11 Reads
Lionel Messi will play two international friendlies with Argentina as part of the team's final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , with the goal of staying sharp ahead of their World Cup title defense after their triumph in Qatar.
Their opponents will be Honduras and Iceland , but it's the first match that could mark a new milestone in Messi's legendary career. One thing is certain: the Texas stadium is expected to be completely sold out.
Largest stadiums Lionel Messi has played in (80,000+ capacity)
The June 6 match against Honduras at Kyle Field will be just the second international soccer game in the history of the Texas A&M stadium . The first came in 2024 , when Mexico vs Brazil drew more than 85,000 fans . If this game sells out - as expected - it could become the largest soccer attendance ever in that region of the United States.
Argentina will close its World Cup preparation on June 9 against Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama - another massive college football venue set to host one of the biggest stars in global soccer .