Panama confirmed the friendly match against Argentina

More choice Panama will meet the current world champion next Thursday, March 23 Argentina, in a friendly match at the Estadio Monumental de Núñez in Buenos Aires, as announced Panama Football Federation (Fepafut).

The meeting, for the date of the so-called FIFAit will be the first for the South American side since their last win FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The Albiceleste are coming off a win in the final world December 18 after winning the selection France in the penalty lottery.

For the mayor of Panama, it will be his third international match on the schedule in March.

The national team will play its first international game of the year, outside of the FIFA dates, on March 12 when it faces Guatemala at the PayPal Stadium in San José, California.

And closing the month, those led by DT Thomas Christiansen They will seek their passage to the Final Four of CONCACAF in important match against Costa Rica, March 28 as a guest, at San Jose National Stadiumin the match that closes the group stage of the competition League of Nations a.

The Panamanian Reds only need a draw to qualify for the Final Four, because they won the first match and defeated the Costa Ricans 2-0 with goals from Cecilio Waterman and Ismael Diaz.

Argentina is number 2 in the latest ranking FIFA in December, while the national team is in 61st place.

Background
Panama and Argentina In their history, they have two fights in the absolute category.
A friendly in 2009 and another for the 2016 Copa América Centenario.

May 20, 2009
Friendly match – Brigadier General López Stadium – Santa Fe, Argentina
Argentina 3-1 Panama
Goals: M. Defederico (ARG) min 27, N. Barahona (PAN) min 29, G. Bergessio (ARG) min 39 and G. Bergessio (ARG) min 84.

Copa América Centenario – Soldier Field – Chicago, USA
Argentina 5-0 Panama
Goals: N. Otamendi (ARG) at min 7, L. Messi (ARG) min 68, L. Messi (ARG) min 78, L. Messi (ARG) min 87 and S. Agüero (ARG) 90.