Overview
- Argentina won 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up at La Bombonera, with Enzo Fernández opening the scoring.
- Nico Paz doubled the lead with a left-footed free-kick from the edge of the box for his first senior international goal.
- Lionel Messi watched the strike from the bench, then came on at halftime to replace the Como midfielder.
- Paz started, earned man-of-the-match honors, and has surged for Como with 11 goals and seven assists in 33 Serie A matches.
- Argentina continue their pre-World Cup tune-up with a friendly against Zambia as coaches test roles and set-piece options.