Argentina return to action for the first time since losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain when they host Bolivia in a friendly on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
The match will begin at 00:00 GMT at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni will be looking for more than a positive result as his side make their first appearance since the disappointment of the World Cup final. The fixture offers an opportunity to lift the squad mentally, move on from that defeat and begin a new phase.
Match details and broadcasters
– Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
– Kick-off: 00:00 GMT
– Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Cordoba
The game will be shown by the following broadcasters:
– Germany: ZDF
– Serbia: RTS 1
– France: L’Equipe Live Foot
– Belgium: VTM GO
– Switzerland: DAZN Switzerland and Sunrise TV
– Canada: DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada
– United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video
– Netherlands: Ziggo Sport and Ziggo Go
– Spain: DAZN Spain
– Portugal: Sport TV 2
– Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
– Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports HD 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT and TOD
Argentina hold a clear head-to-head advantage
Argentina have dominated the fixture since the teams first met in 1926. Across 42 meetings in all competitions, the Albiceleste have recorded 30 victories, with five draws and seven wins for Bolivia.
The attacking statistics are similarly one-sided. Argentina have scored 114 goals in those encounters, while Bolivia have found the net 35 times.
Bolivia arrive in less encouraging form. Oscar Villegas’ side suffered a frustrating friendly defeat by Paraguay in Washington, with a lack of cutting edge in attack proving costly.
Miguel Terceros’ missed penalty was a notable example of the problems facing La Verde and highlighted their current difficulties in front of goal.
Prediction and betting odds
Argentina are considered strong favourites because of their superiority across the pitch and their commanding record against Bolivia. Africafoot’s assessment is that the hosts should control the tempo and make the difference in attack against a side whose confidence and finishing have been questioned.
Africafoot’s predicted score is Argentina 2-0 Bolivia.
The betting company 1xbet lists Argentina at 1.11 to win, with a draw priced at 11.30 and a Bolivia victory at 32.00.
