Argentina beats Honduras 2-0 in friendly, anthem blunder mars pre-game ceremony

Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Honduras in a friendly match held at Kyle Field in Texas, continuing their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Notably, Lionel Messi remained on the bench for the entire game. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring with a penalty in the 37th minute, and Giuliano Simeone extended the lead in the 54th minute with a goal assisted by a clever backheel pass from Martínez.

However, the on-field action was overshadowed by a significant gaffe during the pre-match national anthem ceremony. As the Argentine team awaited their anthem, the local sound system mistakenly played "Bombón Asesino" by the cumbia band Los Palmeras. The players reacted with visible surprise and amusement, exchanging glances while maintaining their formation. Even players on the bench, including Messi, Rodrigo de Paul, 'Cuti' Romero, and Enzo Fernández, were seen discreetly laughing at the sound system's error.