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World champions Argentina are set to welcome Panama at El Monumental in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a friendly.
▶ Watch Argentina vs Panama live on BT Sport website!
The Albiceleste return to action for the first time since Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in Qatar back in December 2022. Lionel Scaloni continues to remain at the helm after guiding Argentina to their third global crown. He has been awarded a new contract until 2026 for his heroics in the international tournament.
They have met Panama twice previously, a 3-1 friendly win back in 2009 before trouncing them 5-0 in the Copa America group stage in June 2016, courtesy of a Messi hat-trick in the second half. If they can play to their potential, then this should be a walk in the proverbial park for Scaloni's troops.
So, which TV channel is the game on, and how can you stream it live online? GOAL brings you everything you need to know.
Argentina vs Panama date & kick-off time
Game: | Argentina vs Panama |
Date: | March 23, 2023 |
Kick-off: | 12:00 am GMT (March 24) / 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 am IST (March 24) |
Venue: | El Monumental |
How to watch Argentina vs Panama on TV & live stream online
In the UK, the fixture can be watched live on BT Sport 2 with live streaming available on the BT Sport app and website.
In India and in the United States (US), it can be streamed live on the Fanatiz App.
Country | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
US | N/A | Fanatiz App |
UK | ||
India | N/A | Fanatiz App |
Argentina team news and squad
Argentina will miss Papu Gomez and Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho due to injuries.
Scaloni has called up four new names, Valentin Carboni, Maximo Perrone, Lautaro Blanco, and Facundo Buonanotte, for the upcoming friendlies.
Argentina possible XI: Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Acuna; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Emiliano Martinez |
Defenders | Juan Fyoth, Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Neuhen Perez, German Pezzella Nicolas Tagliafico, Marcus Acuna. |
Midfielders | Lautaro Blanco, Leonardo Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Guido Rodriguez, Maximo Perrone, Exequiel Palacios, Facundo Bunanotte, Rodrigo de Paul, Thiago Almada, Giovani Lo Celso. |
Forwards | Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Alejandro Garnacho, Alejandro Gomez, Angel Correa, Paulo Dybala, Nicolas Gonzalez Valentin Carboni, Emiliano Bunedia |
Panama team news and squad
Panama have no injury concerns ahead of this match. Assistant coach Jorge Dely Valdes might set his team up with a five-man backline to protect his keeper against the likes of Messi and Lautaro Martinez.
Alfredo Stephens is likely to lead the line with Cristian Quintero and Jose Murillo slotting in at the centre of the park.
Panama possible XI: Guerra; Anderson, Ramos, Peralta, Farina, Galvan; Murillo, Camargo, Quintero; Cordoba, Stephens
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Jose Guerra, Emerson Dimas. |
Defenders | Richard Peralta, Jiovany Ramos, Ivan Anderson, Kevin Galvan, Michael Casazola, Edgardo Farina, Gilberto Hernandez. |
Midfielders | Miguel Camargo, Omar Browne, Jose Murillo, Ricardo Avila, Irving Gudino, Victor Medina, Cristian Quintero, Martin Moran, Jorge Serrano. |
Forwards | Alfredo Stephens, Ronaldo Cordoba. |