Overview
- The match is scheduled for Friday, November 14 at Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda and will air on TyC Sports.
- Gerónimo Rulli is set to start in goal ahead of Walter Benítez, with Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez preserved to give minutes to backups.
- A reported probable XI features Rulli; Juan Foyth, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez.
- Enzo Fernández is out with a bone edema and Franco Mastantuono will not travel due to pubalgia, with additional travel and sanitary entry procedures affecting squad availability.
- Angola hosts the fixture as part of its independence anniversary program while continuing a rebuild after missing the 2026 World Cup.