Reigning World Cup champions Argentina have traveled to Angola for a big international friendly — their final match of 2025 — with Lionel Messi once again wearing the captain’s armband.
For Angola, this is a massive occasion. As they prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, welcoming the biggest star on the planet and the 2022 World Cup winners to Luanda is huge for local fans and the national team.
Argentina have brought a very strong squad for this matchup. Coach Lionel Scaloni has had the entire week to work with his players in Spain, as this is their only fixture of the November international break.
How to Watch Angola vs Argentina (Live Stream & Start Time)
Kickoff: 11am ET, Friday (November 14)
Stadium: Estadio 11 de Novembro — Luanda, Angola
Watch Live: Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, TyC Sports Internacional
Angola vs Argentina LIVE Score: 0–1
Goal: Lautaro Martínez 43’
Lautaro Martínez Opens the Scoring — Angola 0-1 Argentina
Argentina finally break through just before halftime. Lionel Messi charges down the right and slips a clever pass to Lautaro Martínez.
The Inter Milan striker turns sharply inside the box and smashes his finish past goalkeeper Hugo Marques without hesitation.
Starting Lineups
Angola XI
Marques, Buatu, Gaspar, Modesto, To Carneiro, Fredy, Luvumbo, Maestro, Banza, Nzola, Dala
Argentina XI
Rulli, Foyth, Romero, Tagliafico, Gonzalez, De Paul, Mac Allister, Lo Celso, Almada, L. Martínez, Messi
Angola Team News & What to Expect
Angola are making their final adjustments before AFCON 2025 in Morocco, and this friendly is an important test.
Their biggest attacking threats are forwards Gelson Dala and Mabululu. Angola also have several players competing in Europe’s top leagues, including:
- Clinton Mata (Lyon)
- Kialonda Gaspar (Lecce)
- Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano)
- Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari)
- M’Bala Nzola (Pisa)
- Rui Modesto (Udinese)
They reached the quarterfinals of AFCON 2023 and narrowly missed out on 2026 World Cup qualification. Strong defensively and improving fast, Angola are becoming a serious contender in African football.
Argentina Team News & What to Expect
Scaloni has called up captain Lionel Messi, even in the middle of the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs, where he’s been in brilliant form for Inter Miami.
A few big names are missing — Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, and Julián Álvarez — but all are expected to return ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
This game also gives Scaloni a chance to assess new or returning faces:
- Fit-again Emiliano Buendía
- Young talents Nico Paz and Maximo Perrone
- Kevin Mac Allister joining his brother Alexis for the first time
With only a few matches left before the World Cup, the defending champions look confident, deep, and incredibly talented.
Prediction: Angola vs Argentina
This should be a fascinating matchup. Angola are disciplined, physical, and improving quickly — but Argentina’s quality should shine through.
Prediction: Angola 0–3 Argentina
