Lionel Messi
Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi’s Argentina is currently in Angola for a friendly match. Find out where to follow the game.
The friendly between Angola and Argentina takes place this Friday in Luanda, Angola. The Estadio 11 De Novembro will host the match starting at 5:00 p.m. local time and in France (GMT+1). The game is part of the celebrations marking the fiftieth anniversary of Angola’s independence. This friendly will be broadcast by TyC Sports and beIN SPORTS Mena.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Angolans went wild as Argentina’s national team arrived in their country, chanting “MESSI! MESSI! MESSI!” — with many of them wearing Messi shirts.
Angola will face Argentina this Saturday. 🇦🇴🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/0o3kCVTFIJ
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On the Argentine side, Nahuel Molina, Julian Alvarez, and Giuliano Simeone have been ruled out after failing to complete the yellow fever vaccination procedures required for entry into Angola. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will also miss this international break due to a knee issue he is currently dealing with. Captain Lionel Messi is indeed present and is expected to start the match.
