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Argentina vs Zambia Lineups, Live Streams, Cable, How & Where to Watch In the USA

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Mar 31, 2026 3:01 PM ET

Argentina will play their last game in Argentina before the 2026 World Cup tonight in a friendly match against Zambia.

Argentina will return to action at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando, or better known as La Bombonera. The Argentina national team previously played against Mauritania at La Bombonera last Friday.

The reigning World champions, Argentina, defeated Mauritania 2-1 with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Nico Paz.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni tried a rotated sqaud for the match, but he did play star players like Lionel Messi, who did not start the match but will start against Zambia.

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the international friendly match between Argentina and Mauritania at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on March 27, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

Over the weekend, Zambia drew 0-0 with Malawi but defeated them 9-8 on penalties in a friendly match. Zambia did not qualify for the World Cup after finishing 4th in their World Cup qualifier group in Africa.

Expected Lineups for Argentina and Zambia

Argentina

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Defenders: Nicolas Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Giuliano Martinez
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez

Zambia

Goalkeeper: Willard Mwanza
Defenders: Kondwani Chiboni, Obino Chisala, Dominic Chanda
Midfielders: Prince Mumba, Wilson Chisala, Owen Tembo
Forwards: Federick Mulambia, Patson Daka, Kingstone Mutandwa

Where to Watch Argentina vs Zambia

Argentina vs Zambia will kick off at 7:15 p.m. ET/ 4:15 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8:15 p.m. local time in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The match will be available to watch in the United States through select TV channels and streaming services in Spanish.