Overview
- Argentina returns to action Wednesday night at Córdoba’s Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes with a rotated squad and Cristian Romero named captain.
- Lionel Messi has been called up to the camp but will not play against Bolivia and is being held for a dedicated farewell match on Oct. 6 versus Benin.
- Scaloni’s 35-player camp sees several veterans rested and injuries affecting selection, with Juan Foyth and Thiago Almada ruled out and Nicolás Tagliafico listed as doubtful.
- Bolivia arrive in poor form after multiple recent defeats, including a 2-0 loss to Paraguay, making the fixture a low-stakes environment for Argentina to trial tactics.
- Broadcasters for the match include Premier Sports 2 in the UK and ViX/Prime Video in the U.S., with Telefe providing free coverage in Argentina.