Argentina have won each of their last 19 meetings with CONCACAF opposition, their most recent such defeat coming against Mexico at the 2004 Copa América in Chiclayo.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina preview
Will Argentina continue to build ahead of their World Cup title defence next summer? On Friday night, la Albiceleste beat Venezuela 1-0 in a friendly in Miami Gardens, with Giovani Lo Celso scoring just before the half hour mark at Hard Rock Stadium. Lionel Scaloni's side finished top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table that concluded last month, losing just four of 18 fixtures, most notably beating Brazil both 1-0 at the Maracanã and then 4-1 at the Monumental earlier this year.
Thus, many would argue that the world champions are even stronger now than when they collected a third World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022, retaining the Copa América title in the states last year. Now, this latest friendly was scheduled to take place at Soldier Field in Chicago, but has been relocated to Florida amid an immigration crackdown in Illinois which saw President Donald Trump deploy the National Guard to quell protests in the city; exciting stuff ahead of the World Cup! Back on the field, Argentina should cruise to victory.
That's because Puerto Rico are an interesting choice of opponent, given that they are world-ranked 155, thereby three places below Fiji and only six above Afghanistan. In fairness, el Huracán Azul were surprisingly competitive in the first round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying last year. They enjoyed victories over Anguilla in Bayamón and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Mayagüez, also holding El Salvador to a goalless draw on the road, their sole defeat coming in Suriname as they were narrowly eliminated at the first hurdle.
Nevertheless, los Boricuas have never previously qualified for the Gold Cup and their Nations League ranking underlines their minnow status, winning three of six League B fixtures last time round, pipped to promotion by Haiti. This will be Puerto Rico's first match since June, while they've not faced anyone from outside the CONCACAF region since a trip to Indonesia in 2017, so what a massive occasion this will be for Charlie Trout and his team. Nevertheless, those in attendance in Fort Lauderdale should be prepared to witness plenty of Argentine goal on Tuesday night.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina head-to-head record
These two nations have never previously met.
Puerto Rico team news
Puerto Rico's squad mainly consists of players plying their trade in USL or even college soccer in America, with a handful based in Europe.
Striker Leandro Antonetti joined Portuguese top-flight outfit Estrela da Amadora this summer, having scored five international goals to date, but given that he is their star, this underlines their minnow status.
Puerto Rico predicted lineup vs Argentina: (4-3-3): Serrano; Rossi, Cardona, Ydrach, Paris; Díaz, Echevarria, Antonetti, de León, Ríos; Antonetti.
Argentina team news
Lionel Messi did not feature for Argentina against Venezuela, but then started and scored twice as Inter Miami smashed Atlanta United 4-0 in MLS the following night, so he could be involved here.
In his absence, Lionel Scaloni deployed Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez in attack together on Friday, with youngster Nico Paz given the nod on the right-wing.
Chelsea's Enzo Fernández will miss out due to an injury picked up at Hard Rock Stadium, while Marcos Senesi earned just his third cap in that one, but Argentina probably don't need to worry too much about defending, given their opposition.
Argentina predicted lineup vs Puerto Rico: (4-4-2): Martínez; Molina, Romero, Senesi, Tagliafico; Mac Allister, Lo Celso, Paz, Giuliano; Martínez, Álvarez.
Argentina player to watch vs Puerto Rico
Lionel Messi's 114 international goals have been scored against 38 different opponents, ten of which are from CONCACAF so, assuming he plays some part, can he add Puerto Rico to this list?
Puerto Rico vs Argentina prediction
It is simply a question of how many will Argentina score at Fort Lauderdale? La Albiceleste's biggest victories of the 21st century have been 7-0, smashing Bolivia, Hong Kong and Curaçao by that same scoreline in recent times, with something similar forecast here: Puerto Rico 0-6 Argentina.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina FAQs - International Friendly
How to watch Puerto Rico vs Argentina in an international friendly on TV channel?
Puerto Rico vs Argentina in an international friendly will be available on the following TV channels;
- USA: beIN SPORTS & fuboTV
- Canada: beIN Sports Canada & fuboTV
How to watch Puerto Rico vs Argentina in an international friendly on live streaming?
Puerto Rico vs Argentina in an international friendly will be available on the following streaming services;
- USA: beIN SPORTS CONNECT & fuboTV
- Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada & fuboTV
What is the date and kick-off time for Puerto Rico vs Argentina in an international friendly?
Puerto Rico vs Argentina takes place on Tuesday 14 October 2025, with kick off at 1:00am (BST), 20:00 (EDT) & 17:00 (PDT).