Argentina and Mexico reportedly set to face off in October in Chicago, with El Tri looking for first win over the Albiceleste since 2004

Just months ahead from the World Cup, Mexico could be in for a high-profile test in Chicago. Reports from Argentina suggest Javier Aguirre’s men are on track to meet Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions in a friendly scheduled for the October FIFA window.

According to TyC Sports, Argentina have scrapped their planned tour of China for that month and are working to arrange the clash with El Tri between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14. Mexico have a date with Colombia on Oct. 11 in Dallas, while earlier speculation pointed to a possible meeting with Ecuador later that week.

The same outlet reports that Argentina is expected to play a match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey - the venue that hosted the Club World Cup final and will also stage the 2026 World Cup final.

The Mexican Football Federation and the AFA have yet to confirm the fixture. The last encounter between these sides came at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in which Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández secured a 2-0 win for the Albiceleste.

Argentina has long had the upper hand over Mexico, winning 16 of their 32 meetings. El Tri  haven’t beaten the Albiceleste since 2004, enduring an 11-match winless streak against the South Americans.

In the September FIFA window, Argentina will face Venezuela and Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers, having already secured their place in the tournament. Mexico, meanwhile, will take on Japan and South Korea.