Argentina routs Bolivia in first match after World Cup final defeat

Argentina and Bolivia faced each other in a friendly played overnight from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.

Argentina secured a convincing victory over Bolivia. It was the team’s first match since its defeat in the final of the 2026 World Cup.

Friendly matches are commonly used by national teams to assess players, test tactical approaches and prepare for upcoming competitive fixtures. The result gave Argentina a strong start to its post-final campaign, while Bolivia will look to use its next matches to improve ahead of future international competitions.