Argentina scored three times inside 12 minutes and led 5-0 at halftime at the Monumental. Lautaro Martínez, Prestianni, Nico Paz, Julián Álvarez, Mastantuono and Giuliano Simeone scored, plus a Diallo own goal.
Boca’s left-back is a possible new face for the final 2026 international window. He has 121 club appearances, two goals and 19 assists, although no call-up is confirmed.
Lionel Scaloni’s squad began training for friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin. The series ends October 6 at the Monumental with Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance.
Lionel Scaloni is under contract until the end of December and formal renewal talks have not yet begun. AFA remain optimistic, but the coach will assess whether he has the energy to lead Argentina through a major transition after the World Cup and Messi's departure.
Argentina's Under-20 beach soccer team lost 4-1 to Peru in Lima and suffered a second consecutive defeat. Lucas Casterán scored the Albiceleste's only goal, with Venezuela next on the schedule.
FIFA fined the AFA USD 321,000 and ordered attendance restrictions over incidents at the 2026 World Cup. Leandro Paredes received a ten-match suspension, while Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Roberto Ayala were also sanctioned.
Argentina beat Brazil 2-1 after extra time in Luque to claim a third consecutive South American Under-17 title. Alex Barrios opened the scoring, Luka Berroeco equalised and captain Lorenzo Sampedro settled the final with a left-footed strike.
Atlético de Madrid confirmed the arrival of the 28-year-old Argentine defender from Tottenham. His contract runs until 30 June 2031, opening a new chapter for a world champion with 58 appearances for Argentina.
The ten-team tournament in Luque completes its second rest day on Friday. The semifinals and first placement matches will be played on Saturday, 15 August, with the championship decider reserved for Sunday, 16 August.
Argentina's futsal Under-17s beat Ecuador 5-0 in Luque in their opening Group B match. Valentino Martínez, Thomas Barrios, Enzo López, Valentín Latrechiano and Gian Soñer scored in the two-time defending champions' first outing.
Argentina's Under-17 futsal team beat Peru 8-0 in Luque, earned a second straight victory and reached six points in Group B. Lorenzo Sampedro scored twice, while Santiago Basile's side have thirteen goals without conceding.
Santiago Basile's team open on Saturday against Ecuador and share Group B with Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. Argentina arrive in Paraguay as two-time defending champions and the competition's most successful nation, with the title decided on 16 August.