Manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will start for Argentina against Guatemala at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland as they finalise their preparations for Copa América.
Messi came off the bench in Argentina's opening warmup game against Ecuador on Sunday, with Scaloni sayung they would manage the forward's minutes in the lead up to the tournament.
The 36-year-old has dealt with some muscle injuries while playing for Inter Miami this season, with Argentina making sure he remains first for Copa América. However, Scaloni has confirmed Messi will start against Guatemala and could play the whole match.