Argentina Dominates Bolivia 4-0 in Friendly Opener at Home

Argentina Starts Home Series with Convincing Win Over Bolivia

Argentina began their three-match friendly series on home soil with a solid 4-0 victory against Bolivia at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Cordoba. The goals came from Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, and Jose Lopez, giving manager Lionel Scaloni a strong statement in this international fixture.

Early Goals Set the Tone

The scoring opened 15 minutes into the match when Lautaro Martinez converted a precise pass from Alexis Mac Allister. Before the break, Nico Paz increased the lead with a delicate chip over goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra, assisted by Exequiel Palacios.

Second Half Control and Late Finishes

After halftime, Argentina kept control, adding a third goal eight minutes in. Paz switched roles to provider, delivering an accurate corner that defender Cristian Romero headed in at the far post. The match’s final goal came late when Palmeiras forward Jose Lopez capitalized on a rebound, scoring his first senior international goal following a chance created by Leonel Flores.

Squad Rotation and Tactical Depth

This match also allowed Scaloni to experiment with his squad, giving minutes to young players like Agustin Giay and Gianlucca Prestianni. Despite these changes, veteran leaders kept up the high energy and intensity throughout. Bolivia found it difficult to mount significant attacks, mostly confined to their half, while Argentina’s fluid passing kept pressure on their opponents.

• Match: Argentina vs Bolivia
• Venue: Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, Cordoba
• Score: Argentina 4, Bolivia 0
• Goalscorers: Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, Jose Lopez
• Date: October 1, 2026

Next Fixtures

Argentina will complete their stay in Cordoba before facing Burkina Faso in their next friendly match, followed by a final game against Benin. Bolivia will look to regroup and prepare for their upcoming competitive matches after this setback.

• October 4, 2026: Argentina vs Burkina Faso
• October 5, 2026: Bolivia vs Gambia