Argentina to play friendlies in Buenos Aires and Córdoba: confirmed details

What AFA announced

Argentina’s national team will play two international friendlies in the country in November 2026, the Argentine Football Association announced on October 16. Lionel Scaloni’s side will face Uruguay and Costa Rica during that month’s international window.

The first match will be Argentina vs Uruguay on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Buenos Aires. The second will be Argentina vs Costa Rica on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Córdoba. AFA did not announce stadiums or kick-off times in that statement.

Dates to save

Friday, November 13, 2026: Argentina vs Uruguay, in Buenos Aires. Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Argentina vs Costa Rica, in Córdoba. Those are the only venue-location and calendar details confirmed by the organizing source for this guide.

FIFA said in 2023 that the men’s international match calendar for 2025-2030 includes a nine-day, two-match window in November. The dates announced by AFA fit that general framework, which matters for clubs, called-up players and fans planning ahead.

Tickets, kick-off times and TV: what is still pending

AFA said it will announce the kick-off times for each match, the start of ticket sales and the opening of media accreditation in the coming weeks. Until those details are published through official channels, fans should avoid advance purchases through unconfirmed sites.

The reviewed AFA statement also does not provide primary confirmation on TV or streaming coverage. For anyone planning to travel, the practical approach is to use the announced location and date as a starting point, but wait for stadium and kick-off confirmation before locking in internal transport, non-refundable accommodation or return plans.

Why it matters for Córdoba and Buenos Aires

The schedule splits the friendlies between Buenos Aires and Córdoba, a useful point for fans outside the Buenos Aires metro area who often face longer trips to see the national team. For Córdoba, AFA confirmed the venue location as “Córdoba”, although the stadium was not named in the primary announcement.

For the public, the practical takeaway is straightforward: save the dates, follow AFA’s official channels and do not treat still-unannounced details as confirmed. This guide can be updated once times, venues and ticket conditions are backed by primary sources.