beIN SPORTS to air Argentina friendlies featuring Lionel Messi ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
[Miami, FL — March 27, 2026]: beIN SPORTS will air two international friendlies featuring reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina as Lionel Messi and La Albiceleste return to action ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Argentina will face Mauritania and Zambia at the iconic La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires, with both matches airing live on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español.
The matches represent a key moment in Argentina’s preparation, giving head coach Lionel Scaloni one of his final opportunities to evaluate his squad before the World Cup kicks off on June 11th. Scaloni is expected to rely on the core group that secured the 2022 title while also integrating new talent as Argentina prepares to defend its crown in North America.
The friendlies may also carry added significance as they could mark Lionel Messi’s final appearances for Argentina on home soil, should the legendary forward decide to retire from international football following the tournament. With the World Cup approaching, all eyes will be on Argentina as it fine-tunes its squad in front of home fans.
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WHEN/WHERE:
Argentina vs Mauritania
Friday, March 27th at 7:00 PM ET
beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Argentina vs Zambia
Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 PM ET
beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
*Schedules and channels are subject to change. Please refer to the latest programming information provided by beIN SPORTS for the most up-to-date details. Additional matches available on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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beIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español, live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and free channels, beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana, Turkish Süper Lig, Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF Champions League and International Friendlies as well as news of all the top leagues from around the world. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven for fans of padel, footvolley, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), skiing, motorsports, and basketball, among others.
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