World Cup 2026 prep: a friendly match between Argentina and Angola in November
A few months before the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine world champions will make an African stopover in November for a friendly match against Angola, an unprecedented fixture in their preparations.
Lionel Messi avec le maillot de l’Argentine @AFP
As defending champions, Argentina will also be at the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in eight months. Before defending their crown, Lionel Messi’s team is lining up high-profile appointments to fine-tune their patterns of play.
According to an official statement from the Angolan Football Federation, the Albiceleste will face the Black Gazelles on 14 November in Luanda. This friendly match, held on African soil, will mark a historic first between the two nations.
This trip is part of Argentina’s preparation during an especially demanding schedule, as they will also meet Spain next March in the Finalissima, a showdown that will serve as a genuine test ahead of the major global competition.