Argentina blew Guatemala away in the first half on their way to a routine 3-0 friendly win in Los Angeles.
La Albiceleste, who were without Lionel Messi, were playing their first game since a second-round 4-3 defeat to France at this summer's World Cup.
And Argentina started brightly at the Memorial Coliseum, setting the pace early and taking the match to their Central American opponents.
Argentina star Giovani Lo Celso, right, celebrates his goal with defender Ramiro Funes Mori
Martinez celebrates with German Pezzella after firing home the first goal of the evening
Argentina midfielder Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez (No 7) opened the scoring from the spot
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni gestures during the second half of their friendly match
The pressure paid off after 27 minutes when a Giovani Lo Celso shot struck the elbow of Elias Enoc Vasquez in the penalty area and debutant Gonzalo Martinez fired into the top right corner from 12 yards.
The lead was doubled eight minutes later when Guatemala failed to properly clear a corner and a Lo Celso shot from outside the area whistled past Paulo Motta into the net.
Exequiel Palacios fed Giovanni Simeone the ball in the box for Argentina's third just before half-time.
The gulf between the two sides - one ranked 11th in the world and the other 146th - was clear in the opening period, with Guatemala unable to contain the pace and tactical advantage of their opposition.
The second half was a quieter affair with Argentina taking the foot off the gas once the result was put beyond doubt.
The side gave runouts to debutants Alan Franco and and Walter Kannemann as the two-time World Cup winners started a new era with a win.
Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring
Fiorentina striker Giovanni Simeone is denied by goalkeeper Paulo Cesar Motta Donis
The striker was a constant thorn in Guatemala's side, and eventually got on the scoresheet
Gremio and Argentina centre back Walter Kannemann goes up for a header inside the box
The Argentina squad had a youthful look as they began afresh following a poor World Cup
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Main photo article Argentina blew Guatemala away in the first half on their way to a routine 3-0 friendly win in Los Angeles.
La Albiceleste, who were without Lionel Messi, were playing their first game since a second-round 4-3 defeat to France at this summer’s World Cup.
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