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The team will play two matches during their visit, with Kochi being considered as the primary venue.
For the first time since 2007, both Messi and Ronaldo are missing from Ballon d'Or nominations.
After Argentina's Copa America title win, a video of their celebrations in a team bus shared by Enzo Fernandez on Instagram went viral, with players heard making fun of the French players' African origin.
The Ponnani Anappadi Football Fans Association served a sumptuous meal for fans who watched the Euro and Copa finals on big screen.
The eight-times Ballon d'Or winner was then seen sobbing on the sidelines, with an ice pack on his ankle.
Mate is prepared by steeping the dried leaves of 'yerba mate’, a plant with medicinal properties, in hot water.
The defending champions had to wait until the 88th minute for the winner.
Messi, Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player, moved ahead of former Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone, who set the record in 1953.
Scaloni said his team must raise their game to win the title again, as facing CONCACAF teams was no easier than playing a European or South American sides.
Messi said he is no longer at an age where he can play in every tournament.
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