ARGENTINA · FOOTBALL
Key Facts
- —The country Argentina ranks 4th of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 61.2 points (October 2026 edition).
- —What happened Argentina’s football federation named Costa Rica as the opponent for a home friendly on Tuesday 17 November 2026.
- —Where Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba, Argentina; Argentina also plays Uruguay in Buenos Aires on Friday 13 November.
- —Kick-off Not announced; Argentina is two hours ahead of US Eastern time in November, so 9 p.m. in Córdoba is 7 p.m. ET.
- —Tickets Sale dates, prices and seller not announced; the federation said they will follow in the coming days.
- —Watch in the US US broadcaster not announced; the federation’s Argentine TV host is Torneos.
Argentina vs Costa Rica is a national-team friendly planned for Tuesday 17 November 2026 at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba, Argentina’s second city. The Argentine Football Association (AFA, the national federation) confirmed the date and venue on 16 October.
Kick-off, ticket prices and the US broadcaster are not yet public, so this guide separates what is confirmed from what is still open. We will refresh it when the federation publishes its sales notice.
Why Argentina vs Costa Rica Matters to US Readers
Argentina vs Costa Rica is one of two home friendlies that the Argentine national team has scheduled for November 2026. Playing in Córdoba instead of Buenos Aires gives fans in the interior of the country a chance to see the team.
Costa Rica is the visiting side, and the federation has not yet said which players either squad will use. For travelers, the two home dates sit four days apart, which makes a short Argentina trip easy to plan.
The match comes four days after Argentina meets Uruguay in Buenos Aires on Friday 13 November. Córdoba is roughly 700 kilometers (about 435 miles) from the capital, so seeing both games means a domestic flight or a long bus ride.
Argentina vs Costa Rica carries no trophy and changes no standings table. It is a chance to see the national team at home, and the federation will publish the practical details in its own notices.
In Plain English
A friendly is an international match outside any official competition, used to test players and please fans. The AFA is Argentina’s football federation, and it sets dates, venues and ticket rules for the national team.
The squad list for November has not been published at the time of writing. We do not state which stars will play, because the federation has not named them.
Date, Venue and US Schedule
The federation’s notice of 16 October gives two home dates. Uruguay comes on Friday 13 November at the Alberto J. Armando stadium, and Argentina vs Costa Rica follows on Tuesday 17 November in Córdoba.
Argentina uses UTC-3 all year and has no daylight saving time. Since US clocks went back on 1 November, Córdoba is two hours ahead of Eastern, three ahead of Central and five ahead of Pacific.
That means a 6 p.m. start in Córdoba is 4 p.m. Eastern, and a 9 p.m. start is 7 p.m. Eastern. These are only conversion examples, because the federation has not announced the hour.
Do not book flights for Argentina vs Costa Rica around a guessed hour. The federation said the kick-off times will be released in the coming days, so wait for that notice.
The Kempes Stadium in Córdoba
The Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes is named after the striker Mario Kempes, who top-scored at the 1978 World Cup. The stadium sits in the Chateau Carreras park in Córdoba and hosted matches at that World Cup.
Córdoba is Argentina’s second-largest city and a university town in the central hills, roughly 700 kilometers (about 435 miles) northwest of Buenos Aires. Our <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/expat-cities/cordoba/”>Córdoba city page</a> explains neighborhoods, transport and costs for visitors.
The stadium’s capacity for this game has not been announced. Check the federation’s ticket notice before you assume seats are available.
How to Get Tickets
The federation said ticket details will follow with the kick-off times in the coming days, and it has not named the seller or the prices. No sale date has been announced for either match.
Buy only from the channel the federation names on afa.com.ar, because resale scams around big matches are common. Tickets for the Uruguay game in Buenos Aires and for Argentina vs Costa Rica in Córdoba may be separate purchases, so watch for each notice.
Prices are not published, so we give no figure in US$ and no estimate. Payment rules for foreign visitors will come with the sales notice.
How to Watch in the United States
No US broadcaster or streaming service has been announced for Argentina vs Costa Rica. The federation tells rights holders to request credentials from the host broadcaster, Torneos, an Argentine sports-media company.
The federation has not named a US rights holder. Check the schedule of your Spanish-language and sports channels a few days before the match.
The federation’s own website is the first place to look for broadcast news. We will add the US channel and the commentary language for Argentina vs Costa Rica once they are published.
Getting to Córdoba
We have not checked nonstop flight schedules from the United States to Córdoba, so plan on a connection, most likely through Buenos Aires. The capital is roughly 700 kilometers (435 miles) away, so check airline and bus schedules directly for times and fares.
Book flights and hotels with free cancellation until the federation confirms kick-off and ticket sales. Rooms in the city may be scarcer around the match, so compare options early.
The stadium’s access routes and transport plan have not been announced. Check the federation’s notice for gate and transport details before match day.
Our <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/argentina-money-us-travelers/”>Argentina money guide for US travelers</a> explains cards, cash and exchange rates. Read it before you go, because Argentine prices and payment rules change often.
Safety and Costs for Visitors
The US State Department rates Argentina at Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions, in its advisory of 20 May 2026. It lists the city of Rosario at Level 2 because of narcotics-related crime, and Córdoba is not named.
The same advisory notes a Level 1 health notice for Andes virus, a rodent-borne illness, with extremely low risk for most travelers. It is worth reading the full text on travel.state.gov before you book.
As at any large event, crowds attract pickpockets. Carry one card, a little cash and a photocopy of your passport, and leave the original in the hotel safe.
Entry rules and passport validity for US citizens are on the State Department’s Argentina country page. Check them before booking Argentina vs Costa Rica travel, because rules can change.
What Is Not Known
Kick-off time, ticket sale dates, ticket prices, the seller, the stadium capacity for this game and the US broadcaster are not published. The squad lists of both teams are also not announced.
Argentina vs Costa Rica in Córdoba on 17 November is the federation’s plan today, and any change would appear on afa.com.ar. We will update this guide when a notice appears.
What Comes Next
Watch for the federation’s sales notice, which should set the kick-off and ticket dates for Argentina vs Costa Rica. Argentina plays Uruguay in Buenos Aires on Friday 13 November, four days earlier, at the Alberto J. Armando stadium.
For a wider trip, our <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/expat-cities/buenos-aires/”>Buenos Aires city page</a> covers where to stay and how to get around. Our Argentina coverage continues on riotimesonline.com.
More: Argentina news in English, every day from The Rio Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Argentina vs Costa Rica in November 2026?
Argentina vs Costa Rica is planned for Tuesday 17 November 2026 at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba. The federation has not yet announced the kick-off time.
How do I buy tickets for Argentina vs Costa Rica?
Ticket sales are not open yet. The Argentine Football Association said ticket details will follow in the coming days, so watch afa.com.ar for the seller and prices.
What time is Argentina vs Costa Rica in US Eastern time?
The kick-off is not set. Córdoba is two hours ahead of Eastern time in November, so a 9 p.m. start there would be 7 p.m. Eastern.
How can I watch Argentina vs Costa Rica in the US?
No US broadcaster is confirmed. Check your Spanish-language and sports channels a few days before the match, and see this guide for updates.
Sources: Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA), notice: Argentina plays two friendlies at home, Uruguay on 13 Nov and Costa Rica on 17 Nov, 16 October 2026; Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA), press accreditation notice for the Uruguay and Costa Rica friendlies, 26 October 2026; US State Department, Argentina travel advisory (Level 1), 20 May 2026.
This article was produced by The Rio Times’ automated newsroom system. How we use AI · Report an error · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief
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