Argentina vs Zambia – International Friendly, match details
| Event | International Friendly |
| Match | Argentina vs Zambia |
| Date | Friday, March 31, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 04:30 AM IST (Wednesday) / 12:00 AM CET/23:00 GMT/19:00 EST |
| Venue | Estadio Alberto J. Armando, Buenos Aires. |
The Copa America champions were set to face Euro 2024 winners Spain in Qatar, offering Argentina a chance to defend the trophy they secured with a 3-0 victory over Italy at Wembley in 2022.
However, escalating conflict in the Middle East made Qatar an unviable host, and attempts to agree on an alternative venue fell through. As a result, the Finalissima was canceled, prompting Argentina to arrange friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia instead.
In Friday’s clash with Mauritania, ranked 115th globally, Argentina delivered a lackluster performance but managed a 2-1 win. First-half goals from Enzo Fernandez and Nico Paz proved decisive, yet goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez voiced the team’s concerns, remarking that the cancellation of the Finalissima was “a good thing” because “if we played like that, we would have lost.”
With the World Cup defence against Algeria looming in under three months, Lionel Scaloni’s squad will be eager to produce a stronger showing when they face Zambia. The hosts, meanwhile, aim to extend their winning streak to five matches, having last lost to Ecuador in their final World Cup qualifier.
This series of friendlies provides both teams a valuable opportunity to fine-tune tactics and assess squad form ahead of major international tournaments, highlighting Argentina’s need to regain momentum after an underwhelming outing against Mauritania.
Where to watch the Argentina vs Zambia Match Live In India?
In India, the match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Where to watch the Argentina vs Zambia match live in the US?
In the United States, fans can catch the action live on ESPN Deportes, and the streaming will be available on Paramount+.
Where to watch the Argentina vs Zambia match live in the UK?
The game will be shown live in the United Kingdom on Premier Sports 1.
Where to watch the Argentina vs Zambia Match Live In Spain?
For fans in Spain, the TV telecast will be available on DAZN
