Overview
- Mayor Wayne Brown said he has begun negotiations to bring Argentina’s Boca Juniors, River Plate and San Lorenzo to Auckland for exhibition matches.
- Nick Becker, Auckland FC’s CEO, confirmed discussions are in their early phases and include a proposal for reciprocal fixtures in Argentina.
- Eden Park has been identified as the intended venue for the potential matches.
- No contracts, schedules or team commitments have been announced by the Argentine clubs.
- Local reporting indicates the 2026 pre-season window and a home-and-away concept are being explored, and the New Zealand Herald notes Brown’s ties to Buenos Aires leader Jorge Macri as a possible advantage.