Overview
- Argentina play Bolivia at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes tonight, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 local time and television coverage on Telefe and TyC Sports.
- Lionel Messi is not in the matchday plan and has been reserved to take part only in his official farewell against Benin on October 6 at the Monumental.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed a 35‑player pool and named the new captain order on Tuesday with Cristian 'Cuti' Romero followed by Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez.
- Officials named Colombian referee Jhon Ospina to oversee the game and media outlets published probable starting lineups that list Emiliano Martínez in goal and Lautaro Martínez in attack.
- Bolivia arrive after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and several recent losses, bookmakers make Argentina heavy favorites, and the friendly serves as an early test of Argentina's post‑Messi squad and disciplinary adjustments after the World Cup final.