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Lautaro Martínez scores as Argentina excels against Burkina Faso

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Lautaro Martínez scores as Argentina excels against Burkina Faso

Summary

Argentina faced Burkina Faso in a friendly match at the Monumental stadium, where Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring early with a rebound goal following a saved penalty. The team led 5-0 at halftime, with additional goals from Prestianni, Nico Paz, and Julián Álvarez, along with a Diallo own goal. Argentina dominated throughout, adding two more goals after the break from Mastantuono and Giuliano Simeone. The win marked Argentina's second friendly of the international break and set the stage for a matchup against Benin, which will feature Lionel Messi's final match with the national team.

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By the Numbers

•Lautaro Martínez scored in the 4th minute.
•Argentina led 5-0 at halftime.
•Goals also came from Prestianni, Nico Paz, Julián Álvarez.
•Two more goals were added in the second half.
•Argentina's next match is against Benin on October 6-7.

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Argentina’s second friendly of the international break, and Lautaro Martínez’s second goal. Scaloni’s side took on Burkina Faso at the Monumental and secured another emphatic victory, with the ...
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