The Chipolopolo Boys are set for an exciting challenge as they prepare to face the world champion Argentina in an international friendly match on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the iconic La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) officially confirmed the fixture on their website and social media, stating that Lionel Scaloni’s team will take on Zambia in their second friendly of the March FIFA international window, with kick-off at 8:15 PM local time.
This match forms part of Argentina’s preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their earlier friendly against Mauritania on March 27 at the same venue.
While the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has not yet issued an official statement on the matchup, Zambia had previously confirmed their involvement in the Botswana Four Nations Tournament, scheduled from March 23 to 31, 2026, at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown.
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The friendly against Argentina now appears to replace or adjust those plans, offering the Chipolopolo a prestigious opportunity to test themselves against one of the top-ranked teams in the world, including stars like Lionel Messi, in a high-profile environment.
#FechaFIFA La Selección Argentina afrontará su segundo compromiso amistoso de la Fecha FIFA ante Zambia, el próximo martes 31 de marzo desde las 20.15, en La Bombonera.
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— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) March 20, 2026
