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Argentina prepares for friendly against Bolivia without Messi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Argentina prepares for friendly against Bolivia without Messi
Summary

Argentina will host Bolivia in a friendly match on October 1 at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. Cristian Romero captains an experimental squad as Lionel Messi will miss this match, saving his participation for a farewell on October 6. Injuries and rest are prompting manager Lionel Scaloni to make several changes, while Bolivia relies on a stable lineup aiming for improved performance after a recent slump. The match marks the beginning of a new era for Argentina without their star player.

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  • •Kick-off is scheduled for 12am BST.
  • •Argentina seeks to rebound from a recent World Cup defeat.
  • •Bolivia has lost four consecutive matches leading into this fixture.
  • •Young players like Nicolás Paz are expected to take prominent roles.
  • •The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 2.
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  • 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina vs Bolivia – Match preview and team news
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Argentina is set to face Bolivia in their first of the three friendlies that are scheduled to take place during this international break.They will host the match on Thursday at midnight UK time at the...

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