Soccer-Messi powers Argentina past Honduras in Miami

Sep 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the first half against Honduras at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored twice and Argentina dominated Honduras 3-0 on Friday in Miami as the World Cup-bound team continues to fine-tune its game ahead of the upcoming international tournament in Qatar.

Messi was at the center of the action from the opening whistle, lobbing a pass to the charging Papu Gomez who found Lautaro Martinez for an early 1-0 lead.