Argentina Extends Winning Streak to 22 with 3-0 Win Over Benin

Argentina secured a smooth 3-0 win over Benin during the international break, pushing their unbeaten friendly run to 22 games. Goals from Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Paz, and Lionel Messi sealed the victory in front of a packed home crowd.

Dominant Display in Buenos Aires

The world champions controlled possession throughout the match, breaking down Benin's tight defense to earn another solid result. The atmosphere was electric as fans celebrated their team's continued success.

Second-Half Surge Decides the Match

The first half ended goalless with Benin holding firm, but Argentina found their breakthrough soon after halftime. Veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi headed in the opener, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

• Goal 1: Nicolas Otamendi - header early in the second half
• Goal 2: Nicolas Paz - sharp finish inside the box minutes later
• Goal 3: Lionel Messi - late finish to seal the 3-0 scoreline

Friendlies Winning Streak Hits 22 Matches

This win marked Argentina's 22nd consecutive friendly victory, an impressive run starting in June 2022 with a 5-0 thrashing of Estonia. Over these matches, they have scored 75 goals while conceding only three, maintaining clean sheets against 19 opponents.

• Opponents to Score Against Argentina: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mauritania

Extended Unbeaten Run in Friendlies

The team has remained undefeated in friendly fixtures since 2019, bringing their overall streak in exhibition matches to 28 games. Coach Lionel Scaloni's side shows remarkable consistency across all international breaks.

With this momentum, Argentina aims to continue their strong form as competitive qualifiers approach.