Leo Messi gave a recital at La Bombonera, was it his last performance with Argentina in his country?
A night of spectacle, goals, and fantasy was experienced at the Alberto J. Armando stadium in the La Boca neighborhood, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The last match of Lionel Scaloni's team before defending the world crown in North America 2026 was against an African team that will not be present at the event. The match was a formality, anecdotal, more emotional than anything else.
TL;DR
- Argentina defeated an African team 4-0 in a friendly at La Bombonera.
- Leo Messi scored two goals, and Julián Álvarez scored one.
- Nicolás Otamendi scored a penalty and was honored by fans as he prepares to retire from the national team.
- Lionel Scaloni commented on the team's performance and the potential for Messi to play in the 2026 World Cup.
- Speculation continues about Messi's future with the national team, especially after Otamendi and Ángel Di María's departures.
- Messi is confirmed to play in his sixth World Cup in North America 2026.
- Argentina is in Group J with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan for the 2026 World Cup.