The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Argentina's international friendly match against Zambia with Messi set to start on home soil for potentially the final time.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back in action for their upcoming friendly matches. Both games will be available to stream directly on the OneFootball app. A chance to follow the World Champions up close and watch both the brilliance of the number 10 and the team’s dynamics ahead of their next international fixtures.

Argentina is hosting the game against Zambia for an international friendly, so stay put in out live coverage of the game to not miss a single detail. Argentina hosts Zambia on Tuesday, March 31, in the national team’s final home match before the 2026 World Cup.

Follow the play-by-play highlights from the ARG vs ZAM football match at Estadio Alberto Jose Armando on March 31, 2026

India, March 31 -- Argentina vs Zambia - International Friendly, match details

Argentina hosted Mauritania on Friday, March 27, at the Bombonera in a March international window friendly. Despite a quiet performance from Lionel Messi, who entered the pitch in the second half, the Albiceleste held on for a narrow 2-1 victory.

Lionel Messi was seen leaving The Leela Palace Hotel in Delhi on Monday as the Argentine superstar continued the fourth and final leg of his G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025. Heavy security and excited fans marked the moment as the national capital remained gripped by Messi mania.