Mundo Albiceleste attended the press conference held this Wednesday in Miami, led by Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The event introduced the details of the upcoming matches that the Argentina national team will play in October in the United States.
Alongside Tapia were Javier Fernández, CEO of VMG Sports; Iván Rivera, president of the Puerto Rican Football Federation; representatives of the Venezuelan Football Federation; and artist Daddy Yankee, who is in charge of the commercial organization of the Argentina–Puerto Rico match.
The press conference, held at the AFA offices in Miami, also presented a halftime event featuring artist Bebeshito during Argentina’s match against Venezuela.
Tapia announced that negotiations have begun for VMG Sports to commercially manage Argentina’s international friendlies during the June 2026 FIFA date. In addition, Tapia confirmed to Olé that an agreement is already in place for a match against Mexico in the United States as part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
“Although the March date is pending, we already have confirmed matches for June before the World Cup, against Mexico and Honduras. These will take place in the United States, with the stadiums still to be defined,” Tapia stated.
Regarding a possible Finalissima against Spain, Tapia said that the AFA is waiting for confirmation:
“We are waiting to know the decision for March, if the Finalissima will be played or not. If it takes place, we have the obligation to compete for it, because it is another official title and Spain is one of the strongest teams. Facing them in March would be a way to measure ourselves ahead of the World Cup.”
Tapia also gave his view on the 2030 World Cup, which will feature 64 participating teams, noting the logistical role of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay as part of the South American base. He highlighted River Plate Stadium, with its current capacity of 88,000, the planned expansion to 100,000, and the agreement that makes AFA responsible for the Estadio Único de La Plata, which could also serve as a venue.
Argentina’s Upcoming Matches in October:
Friday, October 10 | Argentina vs. Venezuela – International friendly – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, United States (time to be confirmed).
Monday, October 13 | Argentina vs. Puerto Rico – International friendly – Soldier Field, Chicago, United States (time to be confirmed).
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