Kick-off on April 1, 2026, at 02:30.

Argentina will face Zambia in an international friendly at La Bombonera. The upcoming match will be a historic event for both national teams, as they have never previously met in either official or friendly competition. For the hosts, this fixture serves as an important stage of preparation amid changes in the international calendar, while for the visitors, it is a rare opportunity to test themselves against the reigning world champions at their iconic stadium.

Argentina was forced to urgently adjust its plans for the current international window after the cancellation of the Finalissima against Spain, which could not be held in Qatar. Instead, Lionel Scaloni’s side arranged a series of friendlies against African teams — Mauritania and Zambia. In the previous match against Mauritania, the Argentine side secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory, extending its strong run. The reigning Copa América holders have not lost since September of last year, when they were defeated by Ecuador in World Cup qualifying, and are now aiming for a fifth consecutive win in front of their home crowd.

Watch Argentina vs. Zambia on 01.04.2026 live on MEGOGO.

Zambia arrived in Buenos Aires following an unsuccessful 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, in which the team finished only fourth in its group. The African side collected nine points in eight matches, finishing behind Tanzania, Niger, and Morocco. The team also endured a disappointing run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where it placed last in its group. The visitors’ recent form raises concerns: they have recorded just one win in their last ten matches, defeating Tanzania in November of last year, and are currently on a seven-game winless streak across all competitions.

Watch the live broadcast of Argentina vs. Zambia on 01.04.2026 on MEGOGO.