Argentina vs Zambia

Argentina welcome Zambia to La Bombonera for a historic first meeting between the two nations. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon and the Finalissima against Spain cancelled, this friendly takes on added significance for Lionel Scaloni's world champions. The Albiceleste scraped past Mauritania 2-1 on Friday in a below-par display, and Messi is confirmed to start after coming off the bench in that one. Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández add firepower, though injuries to Lautaro Martínez, Paulo Dybala, and Lisandro Martínez have thinned the squad. Zambia arrive winless in seven and without a World Cup spot to play for this summer. Leicester's Patson Daka — 21 goals in 46 caps — remains their main threat, but the Chipolopolo face a daunting task at La Bombonera. The class gap should be decisive here. Expect Argentina to put on a show for the Buenos Aires faithful. Our prediction: 3-0.