FIFA World Cup champions Argentina, showcasing their three stars, minus Lionel Messi, secured a dominant 3-0 victory over El Salvador in Philadelphia. The match, which unfolded on a frigid Friday night at Lincoln Financial Field, was the stadium's inaugural game since its announcement as a host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Emi Martinez, keen to remind fans of Argentina's World Cup victories, along with his teammates, is in the US to defend their Copa America title, with matches in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The absence of Messi was underscored by no player donning his iconic No.10 shirt. Goals from Cuti Romero and Lo Celso propelled Argentina to victory, underscoring the team's depth and strength.
FIFA World Cup champs Argentina beat El Salvador on Friday in another show of international soccer in Philly ahead of World Cup 2026. “For us as Philadelphia to be a host to players that are so ingrained in soccer worldwide is awesome.” via @NKKariuki https://t.co/awkx8GksKC
⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ No Ronaldo, no problem for Portugal There was even a different scorer wearing the number 7️⃣ https://t.co/5yFoiWq9ZF https://t.co/QhMDp7CjMG
Goals for both @CutiRomero2 and @LoCelsoGiovani as Argentina secure a 3-0 win against El Salvador! 👏🇦🇷 https://t.co/gt5DL2V8fd
FIFA World Cup champions Argentina beat El Salvador 3-0 on a frigid Friday night at Lincoln Financial Field, in the stadium’s first game after the announcement it will host six games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. via @NKKariuki https://t.co/dVfX5zf3sg
No Messi, no problem. Argentina with a dominant 3-0 win over El Salvador in Philadelphia 👊 https://t.co/Uim87PpspV
Argentina vs El Salvador has kicked off in Philadelphia. No one on Argentina took the No.10 shirt in Lionel Messi’s absence.
Emi Martinez wants to make sure you know how many times Argentina have won the World Cup. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dibu & friends—minus Lionel Messi—play in Philadelphia Friday & Los Angeles Tuesday, acclimatizing to the US before defending Copa America title. 🇦🇷 https://t.co/8QQptR4WWC