The Argentina national team closes the soccer year with a friendly match against Angola as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The world champions will have a commitment outside their comfort zone, as the match will be in Africa against Angola.
Lionel Messi and company are looking to maintain the competitive rhythm they have shown throughout 2025, reflecting their great form in the Conmebol qualifiers, which they finished in first place and after thrashing Puerto Rico 6-0 and beating Venezuela 1-0 in their last friendly matches.
Angola wants to dethrone the world champion as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations
For its part, Angola is preparing for the African Cup of Nations, which will be held in December 2025, and is looking to spring a surprise against the world champions at home and with its own people, who have been excited by this great test against Argentina.
Angola will not attend the 2026 World Cup because it did not do well enough in Group D of the qualifiers, finishing fourth with just 12 points. Its last matches were draws against Cameroon and Eswatini. The African team has a base of players who play in Europe such as Clinton Mata of Lyon, Mbala Nzola of Pisa and David Carmo of Real Oviedo.
Where to watch Argentina vs Angola live from the United States?
The friendly match between Angola and Argentina will be played on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Estadio 11 de Novembro, located in Luanda, the Angolan capital. This match can be enjoyed through TyC Sports International and streaming through the platforms of Fanatiz USA and FuboTV.
What time does Lionel Messi play with Argentina in their visit to Angola?
- Day: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m. (ET)
- Stadium: 11 de Novembro in Luanda, Angola
Lionel Scaloni‘s Argentina team arrives to this last match of the year with some absences such as Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez and Julian Alvarez in their visit to Africa, in what is expected to be a mix of experienced players such as Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez with young players looking for a place in the World Cup such as Franco Mastantuono and Nico Paz.
Argentina already has its ticket for the 2026 World Cup and these matches serve as preparation for the world’s biggest tournament with 48 teams. It will be special because they will defend their championship won at Qatar 2022, their third World Cup in their history.
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