Argentina vs Puerto Rico match hit with major changes: New date and venue reported for Messi’s US game

After wrapping up their participation in the World Cup qualifiers in September—finishing first in the South American standings—Lionel Messi‘s Argentina now face only friendly matches in 2025. The first two of these will be held in the United States during the September international break, against Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

The first of those matchups, against Venezuela, was always scheduled to be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday the 10th, and that will remain unchanged. However, the game against Puerto Rico has undergone a series of last-minute modifications.

Originally set to be played at Soldier Field on Monday, October 13, the match had to be moved from Chicago due to a wave of protests in the city, prompting authorities to decide that hosting an event of this nature at this time would not be appropriate.

This led to a venue change that, while still pending official confirmation, is reportedly Chase Stadium in Miami, where Inter Miami typically play while their new stadium is under construction. However, the change of venue is not the only adjustment being made.

According to journalist Gaston Edul, the match between Argentina and Puerto Rico will not only move from Chicago to Miami, but will also be rescheduled. Instead of taking place on Monday, October 13, as initially planned, it will now be played on Tuesday, October 14.

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Lionel Messi is among the 27 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the October international break, following the last-minute withdrawal of Thiago Almada, who stayed with Atletico Madrid to prioritize his physical recovery.