Argentina will meet Burkina Faso in a senior international friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Saturday, Oct.
3, 2026.
The fixture marks the first-ever senior meeting between the two national teams and serves as Argentina's final tune-up before Lionel Messi's scheduled farewell exhibition against Benin next week.
Argentina Builds on Bolivia Win
Lionel Scaloni's squad enters the match after a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their opening game following last summer's World Cup final defeat to Spain.
Lautaro Martínez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, and José López each scored in that win.
Martínez sustained a slight knock during the match, which may open a starting spot for López alongside Julián Álvarez in attack.
Lineup adjustments are expected, with Santiago Simón and Facundo Medina possible at fullback.
Equi Fernández is lined up for a potential first senior start alongside Alexis Mac Allister in midfield.
Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez are projected to anchor the central defense ahead of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Burkina Faso arrives after recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, including a draw against Benin and a victory over the Central African Republic.
The squad has secured eight wins in its last 13 international fixtures.
Head coach Amir Abdou faces squad concerns as Brentford winger Dango Ouattara missed both recent AFCON qualifying matches due to illness.
The Burkinabe roster relies on Shakhtar Donetsk forward Lassina Traoré, who has recorded 14 goals in 33 international appearances, alongside Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba and Wrexham's Issa Kaboré.
Argentina currently holds second place in the global FIFA rankings after finishing as World Cup runners-up.
Burkina Faso stands at 63rd in the global rankings and seeks its first victory against South American opposition.
