Argentina national team opens 2025 with friendly match on FIFA day In an exotic and unusual destination for world champions: Angola. Albiceleste’s opponent This Friday from 1pm (Argentina time) To celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence, we went to the venue where the people of Albiceleste were waiting to attend. Especially Lionel Messi. Argentina will end their season with this match. This is because, unlike other teams, they will not use this period for two friendly matches, but only one of the current friendly matches. Watch minute-by-minute coverage at campollena.com.
Lionel Scaloni’s team’s final performance of the year will be broadcast live on television in the country. TyC sports and telefes, Channels you can tune online on Flow, DGO and Telecentro Play. Also on digital platforms TyC Sports Play and Mitelefe.com.
FIFA friendly date
For the African team, Players who will not participate in the 2026 World Cup This match will be very special, not only because it will welcome the world champion with Messi, but also because it will take place within the framework of the 50th anniversary of independence. This is precisely the name of the stadium where the friendly match will take place on November 11th.
They don’t have stellar numbers, but they’re not one of Africa’s most sophisticated teams, nor do they have a rich history in the most popular sport on the planet. However, as a result of the aforementioned celebrations, the central government paid approximately $12 million in cash for the Argentine national team’s visit, according to Angolan media.
The Argentina national team held its final training session with open doors this Thursday at the Elche Stadium in Alicante, Spain, where around 20,000 people gathered. They then headed to the Angolan capital with several casualties compared to a normal team and the footballers who had the chance to take part in the fight to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Here are some signs of training done by a coach Lionel Scaloni And they are getting ready to play as regular starters. Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez. in the arch, without Emiliano Dive Martinez Things are shaping up for a stop. Geronimo Lulli On the other hand, the right side John Foyce. Left inside midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and Nico Paz.
Already in 2026, the Albiceleste team will meet again between the 23rd and 31st of March, Finalissima vs Spain. The tournament in question, which pits the defending Copa America and EuroCup winners against each other, has been put on hold since 2024. If it is held, This will be the final litmus test for both teams before announcing the list of squads called up for the World Cup.. The venue has not yet been announced, but Doha is expected to be the most noisy neutral venue.
Lionel Scaloni’s side then played two warm-up games in their final friendly before the World Cup. The team that will defend the title won in Qatar in 2022 has probably already been decided. The first opponent Mexico and the rest are against Honduras. Both events will be held in the United States, with Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas being the likely venue.