Argentina vs Burkina Faso Live: How to Watch Today's Friendly Online, TV Channels & Team News

Argentina vs Burkina Faso live — everything you need to follow today's international friendly from the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires. Kick-off is 9:00 PM local time on Saturday, October 3 (6:00 AM Sunday, October 4 in Bangladesh). World No. 2 Argentina face 62nd-ranked Burkina Faso for the first time ever.

Argentina vs Burkina Faso: TV Channels & Live Streaming Worldwide

Confirmed Broadcasters

Free Streaming Option

Telefe's official YouTube channel is listed as a streaming option for this friendly — check it before kick-off. Availability may vary by region.

Bangladesh Viewers

No official broadcaster has been announced for Bangladesh yet. International viewers should check LiveSoccerTV's listings for their country. For guaranteed updates, keep a live-score tab open (see below).

Argentina vs Burkina Faso Live Score & Updates

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• The Sofascore app offers live scores, attack-momentum graphs, possession, shots, cards and full stats.

• The FIFA app carries official live text commentary.

Match Preview

Argentina, the 2026 World Cup runners-up, began this international window with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Bolivia in Cordoba on September 30. Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez were on the scoresheet, and young Paz delivered a goal and an assist in a breakout performance. Lionel Scaloni is using these friendlies to test the post-Messi attack — and the early signs are electric.

Burkina Faso, "The Stallions," arrive as heavy underdogs but not without pedigree: finalists of AFCON 2013, and fresh from a 1-0 AFCON qualifying win over the Central African Republic in Casablanca on September 28. Their delegation's chaotic journey — stranded in Morocco after a cancelled charter flight — has dominated the build-up, but the squad is expected in Buenos Aires in time.

Team News

Argentina

Messi is NOT in the matchday picture — his emotional farewell is reserved for October 6 against Benin at the Monumental, his 208th and final Argentina appearance. Scaloni's predicted XI (4-4-2): Emi Martinez; Giay, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Vega; Paz, Mac Allister, Soule, Prestianni; Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez. Expect rotation with one eye on the Benin farewell.

Burkina Faso

Herve Koffi is the experienced presence in goal. Edmond Tapsoba anchors the defence, while Bertrand Traore leads the line in a probable 4-1-4-1. The visitors will look to stay compact and hit Argentina on the counter.

Head-to-Head

Key Storylines

1. Life after Messi begins: Bolivia was the first glimpse; Burkina Faso is the second audition for Argentina's new-look attack.

2. Paz's breakthrough: a goal and an assist vs Bolivia — can the youngster do it again?

3. The Stallions' resilience: after the travel chaos, simply reaching Buenos Aires is a victory; a result would be historic.

4. Farewell week: the Monumental is in celebration mode ahead of Messi's October 6 goodbye vs Benin.

Matchday Information

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Buenos Aires)

• Kick-off: 9:00 PM ART / 6:00 AM +06 Sunday (Bangladesh) / 8:00 PM ET

• Venue: Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires

• Competition: International friendly

• Tickets: via Deportick (ARS 90,000–480,000)

What Comes Next

Argentina's farewell week concludes on October 6 vs Benin at the Monumental — Messi's final bow in an Argentina shirt, with the 2022 World Cup winners invited to join the celebration.

FAQs

What time is Argentina vs Burkina Faso? 9:00 PM Buenos Aires time Saturday (6:00 AM Sunday in Bangladesh, 8:00 PM ET Saturday).

How can I watch it live? Telefe/TyC Sports in Argentina, Zee5/Unite8 Sports in India, ViX in the USA, Premier Sports in the UK; Telefe's YouTube may stream it free.

Is Messi playing? No — his farewell match is October 6 against Benin.

Was the match at risk? Yes — Burkina Faso were stranded in Morocco after a cancelled flight, but the game is expected to go ahead as scheduled.

What is the head-to-head record? First-ever meeting between the two nations.

What are the FIFA rankings? Argentina 2nd, Burkina Faso 62nd.