Puerto Rico vs Argentina Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

Florida gears up to host the reigning World champions.

The Chase Stadium in Florida gears up to host the international friendly fixture between the reigning World champions Argentina and Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico narrowly missed out on making it to the third round of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. They were just a point short after finishing third behind Suriname and El Salvador. They are being led by English gaffer Charlie Trout.

Argentina finished as the table toppers of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026. The reigning World champions are coming after a slender win over Venezuela in a friendly.

𝐖 in Miami! 👊🇦🇷 Argentina 1 🆚 0 Venezuela 🇻🇪⚽ G. Lo Celso pic.twitter.com/C8vUQ5OMzx

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) October 11, 2025

It will be interesting to see if Lionel Scaloni decides to give some more game time to youngsters. The uncertainty still prevails over Lionel Messi‘s inclusion in the playing eleven.

Kick-off:

• Location: Florida, USA
• Stadium: Chase Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, October 15
• Kick-off Time: 5:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Ricardo Rivera (Puerto Rico)

The 28-year-old Puerto Rico international from San Juan has plied his trade with teams like Bunol and Union Omaha before joining Miami FC in 2025. He has represented the Puerto Rico national team on several occasions and scored 18 goals. He scored a hat-trick back in 2023 against the Bahamas in the CONCACAF Nations League B.

Lautaro Martinez (Argentina)

The Inter Milan captain began his playing days with Racing Club before making a move to San Siro in 2018. Since then, he won several Serie A titles and took Inter to the UCL finals twice in the last few years. He played 72 games for the national team and even scored 33 goals.

Match Facts

• Argentina finished at the top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers table.
• They are coming into this game after a 1-0 win over Venezuela.
• This will be the first-ever encounter between the teams.

Puerto Rico vs Argentina: Betting Tips and Odds

• Argentina to win the match
• Julian Alavarez to score the first goal
• Puerto Rico 0-3 Argentina

Injury and Team News

Puerto Rico have no injury concerns for the next game.

Argentina will miss the presence of Thiago Almada.

Head-to-Head

Argentina and Puerto Rico are set to lock horns against each other for the first time.

Predicted Lineups

Puerto Rico predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Jesus (GK); Rios, Cardona, Calderon, Paris; O’Neill, Diaz, Ydrach; Echevarria, Antonetti, Rivera

Argentina predicted lineup (4-2-2-2)

Martinez (GK); Molina, Romero, Senesi, Tagliafico; Fernandez, Paredes; Paz, Lo Celso; Alvarez, Martinez

Match Prediction

Looking at the difference in the squad depth of both teams, we expect Argentina to clinch an easy win against Puerto Rico next.

Prediction: Puerto Rico 0-3 Argentina

Telecast Details

Mexico: Disney+

Canada: Fanatiz, beIN

USA: Fanatiz

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