Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni added Franco Mastantuono and Joaquín Panichelli to the squad for friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia at La Bombonera. The AFA confirmed the Zambia match on March 31 as the last before the 2026 World Cup. Mauritania's coach Aritz López Garai reacted to the game and shared his plan to stop Lionel Messi.
Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentina national team, finalized the squad list for friendlies at La Bombonera against Mauritania and Zambia. Reports indicate he added two players: Franco Mastantuono and Joaquín Panichelli, completing the roster for these matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The AFA confirmed the second friendly, against Zambia, will take place on March 31 at Boca Juniors' stadium, marking Argentina's last game before the World Cup. These fixtures represent the world champions' final preparations. Meanwhile, Mauritania's coach Aritz López Garai commented on the La Bombonera match and outlined his plan to neutralize Lionel Messi, a key figure in the Argentine squad. Reports emphasize the importance of these friendlies at the iconic Buenos Aires venue.
