Argentina Dominates Puerto Rico 6-0 in Miami Friendly with Messi Shining

In a commanding display of football prowess, Argentina triumphed over Puerto Rico with a resounding 6-0 victory in an international friendly held at Miami’s Chase Stadium on October 14, 2025.

The match saw Lionel Messi, the captain and star player of Argentina, delivering two crucial assists, although he did not score himself. Messi's vision and playmaking were pivotal in Argentina’s dominance, helping set up goals for teammates Gonzalo Montiel and Lautaro Martínez.

Lautaro Martínez matched a notable record held by Hernán Crespo by scoring twice in this game. Alongside contributions from Alexis Mac Allister, who netted two goals, and an own goal by Puerto Rico, Argentina ensured a comprehensive win that highlighted their strength as reigning World Cup champions.

The match was originally slated for Chicago but was relocated to Miami due to a combination of low ticket sales and an immigration crackdown in Chicago, which led to over 1,000 arrests in the region. Despite an initially half-filled stadium, the atmosphere grew livelier as the game progressed.

This friendly is part of Argentina’s preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup, showcasing new talents as coach Lionel Scaloni rotated his squad, featuring 20 different players in two matches, including three national team debuts.

Argentina's emphatic performance against Puerto Rico reaffirmed their status as a football powerhouse, with Messi continuing to demonstrate his world-class skill, facilitating plays and orchestrating the team's attacking moves on U.S. soil.