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Argentina wrap up their friendly schedule in preparation for their World Cup title defence when they take on Zambia at the Estadio Alberto Jose Armando on Wednesday morning. The Chipolopolo, meanwhile, are in action for the first time since their horror outing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and will be looking to get underway in 2026 on the right foot.
FootballWhispers’ Argentina vs Zambia prediction takes a look at the chances of both sides coming out on top in Buenos Aires, while you can click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Argentina vs Zambia key stats
- Argentina have won each of their last 16 international friendlies, a run stretching back to November 2019, when they played out a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
- Zambia are on a run of four consecutive friendly defeats, conceding 13 goals and scoring three since being awarded a 3-0 victory over Mozambique in December 2024.
- Argentina have opened the scoring in five of their most recent six matches, with the reigning world champions leading at half-time in each of those five games since September 2025.
- Zambia are without a win in their last six matches on the road, losing four and claiming two draws since a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in October 2025.
Argentina vs Zambia preview: Can Zambia cause upset and hand Argentina reality check?
| Argentina | vs | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | FIFA ranking | 91st |
| Lionel Messi (197) | Most caps | Patson Daka (46) |
| Lionel Messi (115) | Most goals | Patson Daka (21) |
| 1074 | Total caps | 208 |
| 171 | Total goals | 41 |
| 1 | Uncapped players | 3 |
With fewer than three months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have enjoyed a solid preparation for their title defence, with Lionel Scaloni’s men winning each of their four friendlies since the end of the qualifiers back in September 2025.
La Albiceleste blitzed through the qualifiers, picking up 12 wins and two draws from their 18 matches to collect 38 points and clinch top spot in the CONMEBOL qualifying standings, nine points clear of second-placed Ecuador.
Since then, Argentina have won each of their four warm-up games, seeing off Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Angola in their final three outings in 2025, before kicking off the year with a 2-1 victory over Mauritius last Saturday.
With Lionel Messi starting from the bench, the World Champions raced into a two-goal lead in the first half courtesy of strikes from Enzo Fernandez and Nico Paz, before Jordan Lefort pulled one back for Mauritius in the 94th minute.
Having featured against Mauritania last Saturday, Lionel Messi now stands just three appearances shy of a landmark 200th cap for Argentina, well clear of the nation’s second most-capped player, Javier Mascherano, who recorded 147 appearances.
Argentina, who are currently second in the latest FIFA World Rankings, will now look to make it 17 straight international friendly victories since November 2019 as they continue to build momentum ahead of their World Cup title defence.
Scaloni’s side have been drawn in Group J alongside debutants Jordan, Austria and Algeria, with their opening game taking place on June 17 against the North African giants.
Zambia, on the other hand, endured yet another forgettable outing in the Africa Cup of Nations last time out, as they finished rock-bottom in Group A with just two points from three matches last year.
The Chipolopolo played out consecutive stalemates against Mali and Comoros in their first two group outings before a 3-0 defeat at the hands of host nation Morocco in the group finale on December 29 saw their continental quest come to an abrupt end.
Leicester City striker Patson Daka currently sits seventh in Zambia’s all-time scoring chart with 21 goals in 53 appearances, and the 27-year-old could move level with Collins Mbesuma in sixth place with a goal on Tuesday.
Since their fairytale run to the title back in 2012, Zambia have failed to progress past the group stages in each of their subsequent four AFCON participations (2013, 2015, 2023 and 2025).
Moses Sichone’s men journey to Buenos Aires without a win in their last seven outings across all competitions, claiming two draws and losing five, including a 1-0 defeat against Niger in their final outing of the World Cup qualifiers back in October 2025.
Argentina vs Zambia form guide & betting tips
| Argentina | vs | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-W-W-W | Form | L-L-D-D-L |
| 11 | Goals For | 3 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 9 |
| W-W-W-W-W | International Friendlies | W-L-L-L-L |
Whispers predicts: Argentina 3-0 Zambia
The formbook points towards Argentina, who also boast a superior and more experienced squad on paper, and the bookmakers also have La Albiceleste as clear favourites to come out on top at the Estadio Alberto Jose Armando.
Zambia to win sits at a staggering 34.00 odds, while double chance Draw or Zambia is currently priced at 11.00, which could be a tempting punt for the low-stakes risk-takers.
Argentina have led at half time in five of their last six outings, and the odds of them winning both halves (1/1) sit at 1.33, while we see Over 2.5 goals at 1.36 odds.
We predict Argentina will come away with a commanding victory at the Estadio Alberto Jose Armando, putting three past the Chipolopolo, with the correct score market having a 3-0 correct score at 5.50 odds.
> Argentina/Argentina - Yes at 1.36 | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.33 | Likelihood: Possible
> Total corners - Over 9 at 2.10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct score: 3-0 at 15.00 | Likelihood: Possible