Argentina schedules friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Argentina will face Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin in its first friendlies after Lionel Messi's retirement from the national team. The match against Bolivia is set for September 30 at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba. Subsequent matches will occur on October 3 in Buenos Aires against Burkina Faso and on October 6 against Benin. The Argentine Football Association is expected to release the roster soon. Messi retired after a successful 21-year international career, and coach Lionel Scaloni's future is uncertain as his contract expires in December.
- •Argentina will host Bolivia on September 30.
- •Friendlies against Burkina Faso and Benin are scheduled for October.
- •Lionel Messi retired after winning the 2022 World Cup.
- •Lionel Scaloni's contract ends in December.
- •FIFA imposed bans on three Argentina players after the World Cup final.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina begin life after Messi with Bolivia friendly
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina set for post-Messi friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin
"Argentina will face Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin in its first batch of friendly matches following the retirement of Lionel Messi from the national team. The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday the home match against Bolivia will take place Sept. 30 at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba. It marks the Albiceleste’s return home following its runner-up finish at the World Cup.
"Argentina's post-Lionel Messi era will begin with a friendly against Bolivia on September 30, followed by matches against Burkina Faso and Benin, the Argentine football association said on Tuesday. The friendlies are also expected to count towards suspensions handed down following incidents after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:09 PMArgentina begin life after Messi with Bolivia friendly
Argentina's post-Lionel Messi era will begin with a friendly against Bolivia on September 30, followed by matches against Burkina Faso and Benin, the Argentine football association said on Tuesday. The friendlies are also expected to count towards suspensions handed down following incidents after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:52 PMArgentina set for post-Messi friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin
Argentina will face Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin in its first batch of friendly matches following the retirement of Lionel Messi from the national team. The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday the home match against Bolivia will take place Sept. 30 at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba. It marks the Albiceleste’s return home following its runner-up finish at the World Cup.
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