Burkina Faso's national football team has arrived in Buenos Aires ahead of their friendly match against Argentina, scheduled for 9:00 PM local time at the River Plate Monumental Stadium. The team landed at 3:44 PM local time after a long and complicated journey that left them significantly undermanned.

The African squad departed from Morocco on a special flight but faced a major setback when their charter flight was canceled due to a technical failure. This cancellation occurred while the team was already at the airport, leading to a scramble for alternative travel arrangements. The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) confirmed that several important players could not make the trip, and reinforcements were brought in from the U-23 squad.

According to Eurodata Sport, the company organizing the match, the delay forced the team to seek another aircraft. However, by the time a new plane was arranged, some players opted out of the journey, citing fatigue and exhaustion from the travel ordeal. The FBF noted that the alternative travel options presented challenges, particularly regarding their duration, which caused hesitation among the players.

Newly called-up players had to travel from Burkina Faso to Casablanca, Morocco, to join the team before heading to Argentina. As of now, the exact composition of the squad that arrived in Buenos Aires remains unknown. This match marks the first-ever encounter between Burkina Faso, ranked 62nd in the FIFA rankings, and the Argentine national team.

Argentina is coming off a dominant 4-0 victory against Bolivia in their previous match. Following the friendly against Burkina Faso, the Albiceleste will prepare for another match against Benin, where star player Lionel Messi is expected to retire from the national team.