The defending FIFA World Cup champion and top ranked national team in the world Argentina will play two June games in in the United States prior to their participation in CONMEBOL Copa America 2024. The Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) today announced that the South American side will take on continental rival Ecuador Sunday, June 9 at Chicago’s famed Soldier Field. On Friday, June 14, Argentina will take on Guatemala at FedExField in the greater Washington DC metro area. Additional game details, including broadcast information and kickoff times, will be announced in the coming months.
American Express early access tickets will go on sale Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. local, and seats to general public on Monday, March 4 at 10 a.m. local through www.Ticketmaster.com [Chicago match] and www.SeatGeek.com [DC match] (terms apply). Early access seats are available to American Express cards worldwide, which is just one of the many entertainment benefits Amex Card Members have access to.
Argentina is led by its captain, Inter Miami CF (MLS) midfielder Lionel Messi, the current Ballon d’Or winner and The Best FIFA Men’s Player, who is widely considered by fans and media as one of the best players in the history of the game. The team’s long list of global stars also features Aston Villa (EPL) goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez, Manchester City (EPL) forward Julian Alvarez, and Benfica (POR) central defender Nicolás Otamendi.
"A tour prior to a cup is always important, especially because you adjust the final details for the debut of the tournament," said Argentina Head Coach Lionel Scaloni said. "These two games will leave the team ready to compete.”
Argentina v. Ecuador
- Total matches: 39
- Record: Argentina leads series with 23 wins, 5 losses and 11 draws
- Last match: September 7, 2023, in Buenos Aires; 1-0 Argentina win; CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying
Argentina v. Guatemala
- Total matches: 2
- Record: Argentina leads series with two wins
- Last match: September 7, 2018, in Los Angeles, 3-0 Argentina win; International Friendly
2024 Argentina U.S. Tour Dates
Sunday, June 9; 6:00 p.m. vs Ecuador
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
Friday, June 14; 8:00 p.m. vs Guatemala
FedExField
Landover, MD
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About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, is the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the commercialization, marketing, promotion, and operational execution of the region’s most successful soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer, the Mexican National Teams for the U.S. market (MexTour and MexTour W), Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, Copa Angelina and Concacaf Properties (including Concacaf Gold Cup™, Concacaf Nations League Finals, Concacaf Champions Cup and Concacaf W). In addition, SUM held the promotional and commercial rights to the highly successful 2016 Copa America Centenario.