Argentina vs Benin - Friendlies

The history between Argentina and Benin lends this Friendlies fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 6, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. LIV Golf definitely changed the face of the professional game with the extortionate amounts of money that they pumped into the league.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Friendlies contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers struggled to find her rhythm, going 5-for-13 for 15 points in the loss.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Argentina favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Benin are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Son Heung-Min — 4 goals this term — will be one to watch. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Caught Offside report that the Galatasaray forward is being monitored by United, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Friendlies picture. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.