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Argentina defeats Burkina Faso 7-0 in international friendly
Argentina defeated Burkina Faso 7-0 in an international friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match served as a precursor to Lionel Messi’s final appearance for the national team.
Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring with a rebound after his initial penalty was saved. Other goals were scored by Gianluca Prestianni, Nicolás Paz, and Julián Álvarez in the first half, alongside an own goal by Burkina Faso’s Moumouni Diallo. In the second half, Franco Mastantuono and Giuliano Simeone added to the tally.
The Burkina Faso squad was largely composed of U23 and U20 players after several senior players declined to travel due to logistical issues and travel conditions. The delegation arrived in Argentina only five hours before kickoff following a chaotic journey from Casablanca, Morocco. Despite the heavy defeat, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised the dignity and effort shown by the young Burkinabè players.
Entities
Amir Abdou · Argentina national football team · Burkina Faso National Football Team · Estadio Monumental · Lautaro Martínez · Lionel Messi · Lionel Scaloni
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team was stranded in Casablanca, Morocco, for several days due to travel issues.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Some players originally listed did not travel, citing accumulated fatigue following a canceled charter flight.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] This match marks the first time Argentina and Burkina Faso have played each other.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Amir Abdou will manage the team without several key players who were absent from the trip.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Burkina Faso delegation arrived in Ezeiza at 15:43 on Saturday.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The friendly match is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lionel Messi will not be involved in the match against Burkina Faso.