LIVE BLOG: Argentina vs Burkina Faso | International Friendly
The Albiceleste’s second match of their first international break since the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Where is Lionel Messi?
The Benfica forward scores Argentina’s third goal of the night after a brilliant combination down the left with Lautaro Martínez. The Inter Milan striker sets up the attacker, who plays for the Primeira Liga’s Eagles, and Prestianni unleashes a powerful strike from inside the box to extend the Albiceleste’s lead.
Score | 1H: Argentina 3-0 Burkina Faso
8' — GOAL FOR ARGENTINA, OWN GOAL!
Guira Razak, the African side’s goalkeeper, puts the ball into his own net after failing to control it following a deflection off his teammate, defender Diallo Moumouni, after Julián Álvarez’s shot.
The move began on the left with Gianluca Prestianni driving forward and getting a shot away, before Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez became involved after a series of deflections.
Score | 1H: Argentina 2-0 Burkina Faso
4' — GOAL FOR ARGENTINA, LAUTARO MARTÍNEZ!
The Inter Milan striker opens the scoring from the penalty spot after following up on the rebound from a controversial spot kick he initially missed. Guira Razak makes the save, but cannot keep out the rebound.
Burkina Faso defender Diallo Moumouni was judged to have committed the debatable foul that led to the penalty for the Albiceleste.
Score | 1H: Argentina 1-0 Burkina Faso
KICKOFF!
The international friendly between Argentina and Burkina Faso is underway during the first international break since the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Score | 1H: Argentina 0-0 Burkina Faso
ARGENTINA'S LINEUP ARE IN FOR THE MATCH!
BURKINA FASO'S LINEUP ARE IN FOR THE MATCH!
Welcome to the LIVE BLOG of the international friendly between Argentina and Burkina Faso, the Albiceleste’s final match before Lionel Messi’s farewell to the national team!
THE PREVIEW
The Argentina national team returns to the Estadio Monumental to face Burkina Faso in an international friendly that will serve as a prelude to the most anticipated match of the international break: Lionel Messi’s farewell with the Albiceleste.
ARGENTINA LOOKS FOR ANOTHER WIN BEFORE MESSI’S FAREWELL
Lionel Scaloni’s team heads into the match after a 4-0 thrashing of Bolivia in Córdoba, with goals from Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Paz, Cristian Romero and José Manuel López.
The Albiceleste will now play their second match of the international window against Burkina Faso this Saturday, October 3, at 8:00 PM ET at the Monumental.
Lionel Messi will not play in this match, as his final appearance for Argentina is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, against Benin, also at the Monumental. The Argentine superstar will feature only in that game, which has been prepared as his farewell in front of the home fans.
BURKINA FASO FACES DELAYS AHEAD OF THE MATCH
Burkina Faso will arrive in Buenos Aires with limited preparation time due to logistical issues. The delegation had its original flight canceled and remained in Casablanca, Morocco, with plans to reach the Argentine capital around midday on Saturday.
The African side recently played in the opening rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and will use this friendly as part of its international preparations.
Everything is set for a match featuring one notable absentee: Messi. His moment will come three days later, when Argentina faces Benin at the Monumental to officially bring his international career with the national team to a close.
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