Argentina Extends Friendly Winning Streak to 22 with 3-0 Victory Over Benin
Argentina Cruises to 3-0 Win Against Benin at Monumental Stadium
Argentina secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires, pushing their unbeaten run in friendly matches to 22 straight wins. Goals from Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Paz, and Lionel Messi sealed the result as the hosts dominated throughout the game.
Strong Performance in Front of Home Crowd
During the international break, Lionel Scaloni’s squad controlled possession and broke down a resilient Benin defense. The packed stadium witnessed Argentina's confident display that kept their perfect record in recent exhibition games intact.
Second-Half Surge Decides the Match
The first half ended scoreless, thanks to Benin’s tight marking and defensive discipline. Soon after halftime, Otamendi headed in the opening goal, sparking momentum for Argentina. Moments later, substitute Paz extended the lead with a precise finish inside the box. Late in the game, Messi wrapped up the scoring with a smooth finish, ensuring a comfortable win.
Unmatched Friendly Streak Reaches 22 Wins
This victory continued a remarkable run that began in June 2022 with a 5-0 triumph over Estonia. Over these 22 friendlies, Argentina have netted 75 goals while conceding just three, managing 19 clean sheets along the way. Only Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mauritania have found the net against them during this span.
- Winning streak start: June 2022 vs Estonia (5-0)
- Total friendlies won consecutively: 22
- Goals scored: 75
- Goals conceded: 3
- Clean sheets: 19
Extended Unbeaten Record in Friendlies
Beyond wins, Argentina remains unbeaten in non-competitive matches since 2019, stretching their overall unbeaten streak in exhibition fixtures to 28 games. Scaloni’s team continues to show steady form, ready to carry this momentum into upcoming competitive qualifiers.
