When the lights go up at La Bombonera Stadium this Tuesday, it won’t just be a standard international friendly. For Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina and a determined Zambia, this match is a vital litmus test ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina enters this fixture in terrifyingly good form, boasting a squad filled with superstars. However, Zambia is looking to make a massive statement and cause a historic upset.
Argentina vs Zambia Form
Argentina (in all competitions): W-L-W-D-W
Zambia (in all competitions): L-D-D-L-L
This will be the first time Argentina take on Zambia in an international friendly match. After African Cup Of Nations, this will be Zambia’s first international fixture.
Argentina vs Zambia Injury and Team News
Leonardo Balerdi and Gonzalo Montiel are both left out of the Argentina squad due to injury. Joaquin Panichelli suffered an ACL injury, and he will be out for a long time. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play.
The visiting team is fine in terms of player strength and match readiness.
Argentina vs Zambia Predicted Lineups
Argentina: Martinez (GK); Molina, Romero, Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Mac Allister; Almada, Paz, Gonzalez, Alvarez
Zambia: Mwanza (GK); Chanda, Sinkala, Chiboni, Mwamba; Chisala, Chaiwa, Mulambia, Tembo; Sakala, Daka
Argentina vs Zambia International Friendly 2026 Schedule
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Time: 8:15 P.M. ART / 12:15 P.M. GMT / 4:45 A.M. IST
Venue: La Bombonera Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentina vs Zambia Live Streaming: How to Watch on TV and Online Globally
Where to watch Argentina vs Zambia in Argentina?
The match will be Telecast live on Telefe Argentina, DIRECTV Sports Argentina, DGO, mitelefe from 20:15 (8:15 PM) ART (March 31)
Where to watch Argentina vs Zambia in Zambia?
The match will be Telecast on ZNBC TV1 Zambia from 01:15 AM CAT (April 1) .
Where to watch Argentina vs Zambia in United States (USA)?
Fans can watch the match on beIN SPORTS and streamed exclusively on fuboTV, Fanatiz, and ViX from 17:15 (5:15 PM) CST (March 31)
Where to watch ARG vs ZAM in Canada?
The match will telecast live on beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada,fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada from 17:15 (5:15 PM) CST (March 31)
Where to watch Argentina vs Zambia in Brazil?
The match will be telecast live and streamed on BandSports and Band Play from 20:15 (8:15 PM) BRT (March 31)
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Story first published: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 0:15 [IST]
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