Argentina 5-0 Zambia - Result & Match Stats (Friendly International)

Argentina vs Zambia - result

Argentina 5-0 Zambia in the Friendly International at Estadio Alberto José Armando, Buenos Aires on 1 April 2026. Scorers: Valentín Barco, Julián Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Nicolás Otamendi for Argentina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Argentina vs Zambia?

Argentina 5-0 Zambia in the Friendly International on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at Estadio Alberto José Armando. Scorers: Valentín Barco, Julián Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Nicolás Otamendi for Argentina.

Where was Argentina vs Zambia played?

Argentina vs Zambia was played at Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires, the home ground of Argentina.

What is Argentina's recent form?

Argentina's recent form data is not available yet.

What is Zambia's recent form?

Zambia's recent form data is not available yet.

Who is the standout player for Argentina?

Lionel Messi leads Argentina with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Zambia?

Owen Tembo leads Zambia with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Argentina vs Zambia?

Alexis Herrera refereed Argentina vs Zambia, averaging 32.7 fouls and 4.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Argentina 5-0 Zambia: match stats

Stat	Argentina	Zambia
Possession	76%	24%
Shots	9	3
Shots on target	5	1
Corners	6	4
Fouls	6	9
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	16	10
Passes	882	259

Argentina vs Zambia goals and red cards

Argentina: J. Alvarez 4', L. Messi 43', N. Otamendi (penalty) 50', D. Chanda (own goal) 68', V. Barco 90+4'.

Argentina player leaders

Goals: Lionel Messi (2), Lautaro Martínez (2), Valentín Barco (2).
Assists: Alexis Mac Allister (2), Rodrigo De Paul (1), Nico González (1).
Shots: Nico Paz (11), Alexis Mac Allister (6), Lautaro Martínez (6).
Fouls: Lautaro Martínez (6), Cristian Romero (5), Giuliano Simeone (5).

Zambia season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	34 of 58
Goals against	1.3	34 of 58
Shots	11	11 of 58
Shots on target	3.7	19 of 58
Fouls	13.7	12 of 58
Tackles	9	10 of 58
Passes	243	4 of 58
Corners	5.6	13 of 58

Zambia player leaders 2026

Goals: Albert Kangwanda (1).
Assists: Lubambo Musonda (1).
Shots: Albert Kangwanda (4).
Fouls: Owen Tembo (6), Albert Kangwanda (5).