Argentina vs Panama

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 ...

[▶ Watch Argentina vs Panama live on BT Sport website!](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=918243&clickref=SEOMatchPreview&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fsport%2Fwatch%2Flive-now) So, which TV channel is the game on, and how can you stream it live online? Panama have no injury concerns ahead of this match. If they can play to their potential, then this should be a walk in the proverbial park for Scaloni's troops. 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.

Lionel Messi, Argentina vs Panama: 2022 World Cup winners Argentina, led by hero Messi, will take the field for the first time since hoisting the most ...

ET / 11:30 p.m. - Time: 7:30 p.m. This is a glimpse at the crowd taking in La T y La M. Messi, Scaloni e companhia bastante emocionados.— Planeta do Futebol 🌎 (@futebol_info) De Paul is on the ball a lot so far. Lautaro Martinez (for Julian Alvarez), Lisandro Martinez in the back (for Nicolas Otamendi) and Thiago Almada as predicted (for Alexis Mac Allister). On a Lionel Messi free kick Jose Guerra parries it away. Another free kick for Argentina but nothing comes of it. This time it's centre-back Edgardo Farina for a foul on Lautaro Martinez outside the box. Lionel Messi's free kick strikes another off the post and after Leandro Paredes whiffs, Almada puts it home from a tight angle. It's the sub Thiago Almada who scores it and he gets his first in an Argentina jersey! Panama (5-4-1, right to left): 12-Guerra (GK) — 2-I.

Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in a thrilling finale episode against Kylian Mbappe's France was a story written in heaven. La Pulga stamped his legacy ...

Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in a thrilling finale episode against Kylian Mbappe’s France was a story written in heaven. Having participated in their first World Cup finals in Russia, Panama failed to earn a spot in Qatar as they bowed out of the CONCACAF Qualifiers finishing 5th in the table. A heavily hostile El Monumental Stadium will witness their country play at home for the first time since the World Cup in Qatar and the 83,000 fans in the stadium will leave no stone unturned to make their presence felt by the visitors.

ARG vs PAN: Follow for live score, updates and highlights from the international friendly between Argentina and Panama.

Messi gets the ball in the middle, dribbles past a couple of defenders before finding Di Maria on the left. Julian Alvarez gets the ball inside the box on the right. He links Messi up but three defenders surround him to clear the ball He puts in a shot but miscues it and the defenders gang up to clear it Di Maria tries his luck from long range but the shot is just not up to his standards. Guerra stops Messi yet again as he jumps and gets a faint touch on the ball as it brushes past the corssbar That would’ve been a fantastic way to achieve 800 career goals for the PSG man but it is what it is! But the latter fails to convert it on the volley. Fight for possession heats up near the half line as both teams struggle to find a breakthrough. He gets the ball near the 30-yard mark, three defenders converge in front of him, he tries to evade them but all he can do is put a short pass towards L. Huge appeal for a penalty but the referee thinks otherwise A curling left footer that crashes on to the top right corner as Guerra looks helplessly.

Lionel Messi, Argentina vs Panama: 2022 World Cup winners Argentina, led by hero Messi, will take the field for the first time since hoisting the most ...

ET / 11:30 p.m. - Time: 7:30 p.m. This is a glimpse at the crowd taking in La T y La M. Messi, Scaloni e companhia bastante emocionados.— Planeta do Futebol 🌎 (@futebol_info) De Paul is on the ball a lot so far. Lautaro Martinez (for Julian Alvarez), Lisandro Martinez in the back (for Nicolas Otamendi) and Thiago Almada as predicted (for Alexis Mac Allister). On a Lionel Messi free kick Jose Guerra parries it away. Another free kick for Argentina but nothing comes of it. This time it's centre-back Edgardo Farina for a foul on Lautaro Martinez outside the box. Lionel Messi's free kick strikes another off the post and after Leandro Paredes whiffs, Almada puts it home from a tight angle. It's the sub Thiago Almada who scores it and he gets his first in an Argentina jersey! Panama (5-4-1, right to left): 12-Guerra (GK) — 2-I.

Argentina's probable lineup against Panama in the international friendly match; Messi to be the star attraction as he nears 100 goals for La Albiceleste.

Scaloni is expected to go with Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez and Rodrigo De Paul, who all started against France in the World Cup final. Experienced defender Nicolas Otamendi, who won his 100th cap against France in the final, is expected to retain his place as centre-back. He came up with undoubtedly one of the clutches saves of all time when he kept out Randal Kolo Muani’s shot in the dying seconds of extra-time, which kept Argentina in the final. He played a pivotal role in Argentina’s World Cup-winning campaign, including crucial saves in penalty-shootouts against the Netherlands and France in the quarterfinal and final, respectively. Messi, who won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022, will be the centre of attraction in this Argentina team. While Lionel Scaloni, who won the FIFA Men’s Coach 2022 award, will have many players to choose from, let’s look at how Argentina can lineup against Panama.

Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of ...

They deserve all the recognition of the Argentine fans because they always did their best for these colors." "I always dreamed of this moment, celebrating with you," an emotional Messi told the crowd. [Argentina](/football/team?id=202) beat [Panama](/football/team?id=2659) 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from [Thiago Almada](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/277208/Thiago-Almada) and [Lionel Messi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of their home fans after winning the [World Cup](/football/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) in December.