Will Argentina win on 2026-10-03?

Analysis

Argentina cruised to a 4-0 win over Bolivia in their first match since losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, and they now host Burkina Faso at the Estadio Mas Monumental in a friendly scheduled for October 3. That recent result, played at home, is the clearest reason the forecast leans toward an Argentina win in the first 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Lionel Messi is reportedly not expected to feature. Reports indicate his involvement is being saved for the farewell meeting with Benin on October 6. Even so, Argentina's attacking strength was on show against Bolivia, according to reports, and Lionel Scaloni is described as using this window to look at rising talents such as Nico Paz. Burkina Faso, coached by Amir Abdou, arrive after what is described as a positive end to September, including a 1-0 win over the Central African Republic in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. They face what one report calls a demanding test against a side known for technical quality and control. Dango Ouattara is named as one of their main attacking threats. A friendly can be drawn, and rotation adds some uncertainty, which is why this is not a certainty. The thing to watch is the fixture itself. One report said travel problems getting from Morocco to Argentina had put the match in doubt, though the Burkina Faso federation has not officially confirmed any such problem.