Maxi Rodriguez scored twice in the first half as Argentina defeated Canada 5-0 in the Gauchos' final warm-up before their World Cup opener on June 12 against Nigeria.
Argentina's farewell match was played with FIFA player of the year Lionel Messi on the bench as coach Diego Maradona decided to rest the Barcelona playmaker after a grueling European season. Midfielder Javier Pastore started up front with Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain in a lineup that, except for Messi, was the one expected when Argentina opens the World Cup.
Rodriguez scored in the 16th and 32nd minutes and Angel Di Maria added another in the 37th. Tevez scored in the 63rd and Sergio Aguero added his in 71st, seconds after coming on as a substitute.
Argentina also faces Greece and South Korea in Group B matches in South Africa.
"There is no friendly match when you are wearing the Argentine uniform," Maradona said. "The guys showed we have a great team - and more.
Argentines should relax, we have some tremendous players."
