Overview
- Coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi will open the match and that many World Cup champions are set to play.
- The game in Luanda’s Estadio 11 de Novembro is sold out after roughly $1 tickets, a move that drew local criticism given economic hardship.
- Local media report the Angolan government paid about $12 million and financed stadium upgrades to bring in the world champions.
- Scaloni framed the friendly as a selection test, with younger call‑ups getting evaluated for potential inclusion in the 2026 World Cup squad.
- Kickoff is 13:00 in Argentina, and the broadcast is scheduled on TyC Sports and Telefe with streaming options available.