Overview
- Thousands lined the route from 4 de Fevereiro Airport to the team hotel, with TV images showing heavy police presence, military vehicles and road closures to manage crowds.
- Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will play, saying the captain will take the field though his minutes were not specified.
- Argentina’s coach declined to reveal the lineup but said there will be many world champions, emphasizing that players are competing to earn places for the next World Cup.
- The match is set for Estádio 11 de Novembro with all seats sold out; gates open five hours before the 17:00 local kickoff, with coverage listed by TyC Sports and Telefe and local broadcasts by TPA.
- Reporting in Argentine media says the Angolan government paid a substantial fee to the AFA, linked to the country’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations.