Mauritania
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named Lionel Messi among the substitutes for the international friendly against Mauritania at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. The World Cup holders arranged the match hastily after the planned Finalissima against Spain was cancelled due to Middle East conflict and a fixture with Guatemala fell through over FIFA rules. Julian Alvarez starts up front as Lautaro Martinez nurses a minor injury.
Reported by AI
On September 8, 2025, Mauritania was impacted by floods and landslides. This was noted in an international climate hazards report. Assessments of the damage are in progress.