Argentina vs Bolivia ends 4–0 as Paz leads the attack

Argentina opened their international window with four goals and a clean sheet. Meanwhile, Nico Paz provided the creativity that helped make the difference in Córdoba.

On September 30, Argentina vs Bolivia finished 4-0 at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium. Lionel Scaloni’s side scored twice in each half during their first match after the 2026 World Cup. As a result, the team made an encouraging start to its new cycle.

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Argentina vs Bolivia opens the next chapter

This Córdoba friendly marked Argentina’s first step after the World Cup. The team still followed a familiar approach: applying pressure and turning promising attacks into goals.

Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring after 19 minutes with a low, powerful finish. Bolivia goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra had no answer to the shot, leaving Argentina in front.

🚨🇦🇷 Lautaro Martínez scores Argentina’s FIRST goal in the post-Messi era!

WHAT A STRIKE. 🚀🔥pic.twitter.com/JfBywzViCf
— Winna F.C. (@WinnaFC) October 1, 2026

Ten minutes later, Paz met Exequiel Palacios’ pass with a delicate finish. That goal gave the hosts a two-goal advantage heading into halftime.

El golazo de Nico Paz 🪄

¡Qué felices nos va a hacer este pibe! 👏

🇦🇷 ARGENTINA 2 - 🇧🇴 Bolivia 0 pic.twitter.com/HIPUBgJS2b
— Siempre Con Argentina⭐⭐⭐ (@siempreconargok) October 1, 2026

ESPN Ecuador’s match summary confirms the final score and September 30 date. For Ecuadorian followers, the performance also offered a useful look at another South American side’s evolving attack.

For Lionel Scaloni, the productive opening provided room to assess combinations without chasing the scoreboard. Still, one friendly cannot show how those combinations will perform against different defensive systems.

Therefore, Argentina’s next fixtures will provide more evidence about their attacking options. For Bolivia, the result leaves defensive issues to address before their next match.

The opening goal changes the contest

Martínez supplied the first breakthrough before Bolivia could settle into the contest. Moreover, his finish gave Argentina an early return for their attacking pressure.

Paz then doubled the advantage within ten minutes. Consequently, the visitors needed more than a single successful attack to restore parity.

Nico Paz creates from movement and delivery

In the final third, Paz combined intelligent movement with accurate service and composure. His run onto Palacios’ pass provided the clearest example before halftime.

⏰ 53' Jugada de pelota parada que el "Cuti" Romero aprovecha para ampliar la ventaja. pic.twitter.com/KyDBDyTwYe
— FUTV (@FUTVCR) October 1, 2026

Afterward, he added a different attacking weapon through a set piece delivery. Cristian Romero met the ball with his head in the 54th minute, extending the lead. That combination showed his influence in both open play and dead-ball situations.

Four scorers complete the result

Lautaro Martínez, Paz, Romero, and José Manuel López shared Argentina’s goals. Meanwhile, López completed the scoring in the 86th minute.

MIRA EL GOL QUE METIO EL FLACO LOPEZ!

🇦🇷ARGENTINA LE METE EL CUARTO GOL A 🇧🇴BOLIVIA Y SENTENCIA EL PARTIDO.

MESSI, QUEDATE TRANQUILO, LA SELECCION ESTA EN BUENAS MANOS. pic.twitter.com/d0Go9tJz8p
— Mundo Futbol. 🇦🇷 (@MundoFutbol1337) October 1, 2026

The Argentina vs Bolivia result therefore combined contributions from midfield, defence, and attack. Four different scorers gave the home side several routes to goal.

Why Argentina controlled the outcome

Argentina paired their high press with decisive finishing in the attacking third. Moreover, their second-half set piece extended the advantage after the early attacking burst.

The pattern suggests that pressure and varied finishing mattered more than any single individual action. However, Paz’s goal and assist made his contribution especially visible.

Bolivia must respond as Argentina face Burkina Faso

Bolivia struggled to escape Argentina’s pressure and offered no scoring response. Therefore, improving their passing options under pressure looks like an immediate priority.

Meanwhile, Argentina meets Burkina Faso on Saturday, October 3, at the Monumental. AFA’s confirmed friendly schedule lists kickoff at 9:00 p.m. Argentina time. That corresponds to 7:00 p.m. in mainland Ecuador. Benin followed on October 6.

Bolivia hosts Gambia in Santa Cruz on October 4. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. locally, or 5:30 p.m. in mainland Ecuador. Argentina vs Bolivia offered a clear opening result, with Paz central to the home side’s attacking work. However, the coming fixtures will test whether that fluency carries into another matchup.

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