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World champion Argentina faces Mauritania during the international break on Friday; here is how to watch, TV channel, live stream details and early team news for the game in Buenos Aires
James Findlater Content Editor 11:01, 27 Mar 2026
Lionel Messi is expected to be in action as Argentina faces Mauritania(Image: Getty Images)
World champion Argentina continues its preparations for its title defense ahead of this summer's World Cup as it hosts Mauritania in Buenos Aires on Friday.
The friendly has been hastily arranged after Argentina had been originally scheduled to face Spain in the Finalissima. The game, which was due to go ahead in Qatar, has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Instead, Lionel Scaloni's side will take on the 115th-ranked side in the world and will be expected to lay down a marker, with Lionel Messi and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister among those expected to feature.
READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp opens up on Liverpool return after touching down in ManchesterREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah receives offer for 'one last dance' with former Liverpool teammateHere's everything you need to know about how to watch Argentina vs. Mauritania in the United States and the United Kingdom.
What time is kick-off?
It's a 7:15 pm kick-off Eastern Time in the U.S. — that's 4:15 pm Pacific Time.
For fans in the U.K., that means the game starts at 11:15 pm GMT.
Is the game on TV?
The game will not be available to watch in the U.K., with no channels carrying coverage.
Fans in the U.S. will be able to catch all the action though.
Live coverage and streaming options are available via Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, fuboTV and ViX.
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Team news
Argentina will be without Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, with Julian Alvarez looking like the most likely option to lead the line in his absence.
Juan Foyth, Leonardo Balerdi, Giovani Lo Celso and Gonzalo Montiel are also missing, along with Emi Buendia, Alan Varela and Angel Correa.
Lionel Messi will be expected to start and will be looking for his 116th international goal.
Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister will also likely feature.
As for Mauritania, Moushine Bodda, Alassane Diop and Babacar Niasse are all out, while Rangers forward Djeidi Gassama will be among those aiming to make his debut against the world champions.
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