Argentina is preparing to play a friendly match like no other this Friday afternoon. The reigning world champions face Angola at home in Luanda. To have the honor of welcoming Lionel Messi and his teammates, as the African country celebrates 50 years of its independence, the Angolan federation would have paid 12 million euros!
Will the eight-time Ballon d’Or be there? A priori, yes. In any case, this is what Albieceleste coach Lionel Scaloni announced. “Lionel Messi will play in principle, I don’t know how many minutes, we’ll see. But the public will be able to see it on the ground”he assured. Good news for the approximately 50,000 spectators who obtained a seat in the stadium.
Angola-Argentina, the probable lineups
Angola: Neblu – Mata, Carmo, Gaspar, Carneiro – Fredy, Beni – Luvumbo, Benson, Milson – Mabululu.
Argentina: Rulli – Foyth, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico – Paz, Mac Allister, Lo Celso, Almada – Messi, L. Martinez.
How to watch the match live and streaming?
The friendly match between Angola and Argentina will kick off this Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. (French time). The meeting, which will take place at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda (48,500 seats), will not be broadcast in France, neither on TNT nor in streaming. Abroad, this poster will be broadcast live on the beIN Sports Mena and TyC Sports channels.
