It has become known who will be the rival of the Argentine national team that will replace Nigeria in the tour to the United States

The Argentine national team finally will not play against Nigeria in the tour it will carry out in the United States in March, as part of a new FIFA date. And this Tuesday the AFA announced the new rival for one of the friendly matches that will take place on American soil: Costa Rica.

The driving team Lionel Scaloniso it will collide with El Salvador, March 22, at Lincoln Financial Field, a nearly 70,000-capacity stadium, home to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. AND March 26then, he will do it against Costa Rica, in the Los Angeles Coliseumin front of almost 80,000 spectators.

As reported by the AFA through its official website, Nigeria will not be able to participate in the match due to a visa problem for the players of the African team. “Due to an administrative problem with visas, the Nigerian national team will not be able to play the match against the Argentine national team, scheduled for the double match in March in the United States. For this reason, the Costa Rican national team will replace the African team according to the established calendar.“we read in the press release.

Meanwhile, Argentina will also play two friendlies in the United States in June. It will be sooner Ecuador and Guatemala and will serve as preparation for the America’s Cup 2024 which will be played in the same country.

Football United Marketingin agreement with the AFA, had reported on Monday that Lionel Messi and his teammates will face Ecuador Sunday 9 June in the historic Soldier Field stadium in the city of Chicago and on Friday the 14th they will play against each other Guatemala at FedExField Washington DC..

Pre-sale of tickets for American Express card customers will begin on Friday 1 March, while on Monday 4 March it will be open to the public.