BUENOS AIRES, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Argentina will finalize its FIFA World Cup preparations with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday.

The reigning world champion will meet Honduras in College Station, Texas, on June 6 and Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, three days later.

"In this way, the team led by Lionel Scaloni will continue its final preparations to defend the title, after winning the 2022 World Cup," the AFA said.

The World Cup will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Argentina will begin its campaign against Algeria on June 16 before also facing Austria and Jordan in the group stage.

The three-time World Cup winner earned its place in the tournament by topping the South American qualifying group. ■