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Tuesday evening at La Bombonera promises to be a night filled with emotion, as Argentina welcomes African underdogs Zambia for a historic first-ever meeting between the two nations.
With questions surrounding Lionel Messi's international future, this fixture could mark the last time football's greatest of all time graces the national team's home turf. Coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup Golden Ball recipient will start against the 91st-ranked side, having featured in the second half of last Thursday's low-key friendly.
Argentina was compelled to organize two matches against lower-ranked African sides after political unrest in Iran led to the cancellation of La Finalissima. Scaloni's men cruised to a 2–1 victory over Mauritania to open their reshuffled March schedule, and the reigning world champions will be eager to impress when Zambia comes to Buenos Aires.
Zambia claimed the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title back in 2012 but has struggled to recapture that form over the past decade. Tuesday's match will be a memorable occasion for Moses Sichone's squad, who are returning to action following their early group-stage exit at AFCON at the close of 2025.
What Time Does Argentina vs. Zambia Kick Off?
How to Watch Argentina vs. Zambia on TV, Live Stream
Multiple broadcasters are set to cover Argentina's second friendly of the month across the United States and Canada. beIN Sports is one of the key providers, offering both English and Spanish-language coverage, alongside fuboTV and Fanatiz. Viewers in the U.S. and Mexico can also catch the action on ViX.
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch via OneFootball, though a one-time fee of £3.99 will be required to see Messi light up the pitch on Tuesday night.
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, fuboTV, ViX |
United Kingdom | OneFootball |
Canada | beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada |
Mexico | ViX |
What Next for Argentina, Zambia?
The World Cup is now just over 70 days away, with Argentina set to open their campaign against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City. The squad will also play two warm-up games in the lead-up to the tournament.
Zambia did not qualify for the World Cup, and this match will serve as their first outing of 2026. No further fixtures have been announced at this stage.