International Friendly Games2026| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 1 | 1 |
| 16-30 | 2 | 2 |
| 31-45 | 1 | 0 |
| 46-60 | 1 | 1 |
| 61-75 | 3 | 0 |
| 76-90 | 1 | 0 |
| Home | Away | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Win | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Draw | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Loss | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Goals against | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Goals scored per match | 1.29 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Goals conceded per match | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin, capped by a Messi penalty, headlined a goal-filled day of international friendlies that also saw Colombia see off ten-man Peru and Chile win away in Mexico.
Second-placed Ireland host bottom club Israel in League B Group 3, looking to repeat September's 3-0 win as market odds continue to shorten in their favour.
