The big picture

Argentina are 7–0 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 3.7 goals for and 0.1 against.

Costa Rica are 0–3–1 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 0.8 goals for and 3.3 against.

Form

Argentina have won four of their last five and most recently beat Benin 3–0.

Costa Rica have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to England 0–3.

Argentina arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Costa Rica have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 1 time on our records since 2024: Argentina 1, Costa Rica 0.

Last time out (2024), Argentina won 3–1 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Players to watch

For Argentina, watch Nico Paz (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Lionel Messi (0.8 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026).

For Costa Rica, watch Josimar Alcócer (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Warren Madrigal (0.5 goals a game in 2026).

What the numbers say

On form and history, Argentina go in as clear favourites.