Argentina Dominates Bolivia with 4-0 Win in Cordoba Friendly
Argentina Starts Home Friendly Series with Convincing Win
Argentina kicked off their three-match home friendly series with a commanding 4-0 victory over Bolivia at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Cordoba. Goals from Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, and Jose Lopez secured an impressive win for Lionel Scaloni's team.
Early Goals Set the Tone
The scoring began in the 15th minute when Lautaro Martinez capitalized on a precise pass from Alexis Mac Allister to give Argentina the lead. Just before halftime, Nico Paz increased the advantage by delicately chipping goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra after an assist from Exequiel Palacios.
Romero and Lopez Add to the Scoreline
In the second half, Argentina kept control of the match. Eight minutes after the break, Nico Paz turned provider by sending a perfect corner that defender Cristian Romero headed in at the far post. Later, Palmeiras forward Jose Lopez sealed the win by scoring his first senior international goal, finishing off a rebound created by Leonel Flores.
Squad Rotation and Strong Team Effort
The game also offered Scaloni a chance to test squad depth, giving young players like Agustin Giay and Gianlucca Prestianni valuable playing time. The coach praised the veteran players for maintaining intensity throughout the match. Bolivia struggled to mount any serious threat against Emiliano Martinez, remaining mostly confined to their own half. Argentina's smooth passing and consistent attacks dominated the flow of play.
Upcoming Fixtures
Following this match, Argentina will continue their series in Cordoba with a friendly against Burkina Faso. They will finish the international window facing Benin. Meanwhile, Bolivia will look to regroup ahead of their next competitive games.
- Match: Argentina 4 - 0 Bolivia
- Date: October 1, 2026
- Venue: Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, Cordoba
- Goalscorers: Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, Jose Lopez
- Next Argentina Friendlies: vs Burkina Faso (October 4), vs Benin
- Bolivia Next Fixture: vs Gambia (October 5)
