Overview
- Lautaro Martínez put Argentina in front from a Lionel Messi through ball, according to live match reports.
- Argentina confirmed Messi in the starting XI as Lionel Scaloni closes the 2025 schedule by evaluating squad options ahead of 2026.
- Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone did not travel after missing required yellow fever vaccination procedures for entry to Angola.
- The friendly is being played at Estadio 11 de Novembro as a centerpiece of Angola’s 50th year of independence.
- Reported fees paid to secure Argentina’s appearance vary by outlet from about $6 million to roughly $13 million, drawing domestic criticism over public priorities.