Friendly: Burkina Faso concedes seven goals against Argentina in Buenos Aires

Burkina Faso lost 7-0 to Argentina in a friendly match on the night of October 3 to 4, 2026, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The Albiceleste had effectively decided the match before the break: the Stallions were already trailing 5-0 at halftime.

The details of the score, reported by Seneweb: Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring in the 4th minute, on a rebound after his own penalty was saved, according to Bénin Web TV. An own goal by Mouminou Diallo (8th) worsened the situation, before goals from Gianluca Prestianni (12th), Nico Paz (35th), Julián Álvarez (36th), Franco Mastantuono (57th), and Giuliano Simeone (90th+3).

A rejuvenated team and a complicated journey

The result must be read within its context. According to Bénin Web TV, the Burkinabe delegation arrived late in Argentina due to transport difficulties, and the coach fielded a deeply rejuvenated squad, with many players under 23 years old; still according to the same media outlet, several key players did not make the trip. Seneweb notes for its part that the Stallions, overwhelmed at the start of the match, showed "more presence" after the break.

The price of long-distance friendlies

Burkina Faso is not an anonymous team on the continent: the Stallions are among the regulars in the Africa Cup of Nations final stages. Their current project is one of generational transition, which this 7-0 loss simply makes more visible.

Burkina Faso is not an anonymous team: the Stallions played in the 2013 AFCON final and reached the continental podium in 2017. Their current project is one of generational transition, which this 7-0 loss simply makes more visible.

Argentina, for its part, continues its schedule: it will host Benin on October 6, 2026, at the same Monumental Stadium, according to Bénin Web TV, for the final match of its international window. The Squirrels will arrive with the very fresh memory of the Burkinabe evening.