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Argentina to Face Bolivia in International Friendly

The match will take place on Wednesday at 9 PM in Córdoba, marking Argentina's return after the World Cup.

30 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Argentina national team will face Bolivia in an international friendly match next Wednesday, September 30. The encounter is scheduled for 9 PM at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba, officiated by Jhon Ospina.

Coach Lionel Scaloni has called up 31 players for this match; however, Lionel Messi will not be on the list due to his retirement from the national team. Scaloni has confirmed that Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez will play together in attack against Bolivia.

This friendly will be the first of three matches scheduled during this FIFA window. Following the match against Bolivia, Argentina will face Burkina Faso and Benin in the following days.

The Argentine team will return to the pitch after their participation in the 2026 World Cup, where they finished as runners-up. The series of friendlies will culminate on October 6 with a match that will serve as Messi's farewell from the national squad.

The match is also drawing attention from fans. Approximately 500 people gathered at the team's hotel to greet the players, showing their support for the albiceleste. Among those present were the new captain Cristian Romero and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who interacted with the fans.

Live broadcasts of the match will be available through various television channels that will announce their coverage throughout the week. Interested viewers can check the schedule to ensure they don't miss the match.

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