Matías Soulé’s first appearance for Argentina has added a personal milestone to Roma’s season, with the winger stepping onto the field at the Monumental in Buenos Aires during the 7-0 friendly victory over Burkina Faso on 4 October 2026.
A first Argentina night at the Monumental
Soulé entered at the beginning of the second half, replacing Nico Paz, as Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni used the occasion to hand him his senior international debut. Santiago Castro also made his first appearance for the Albiceleste on the same evening.
- Argentina defeated Burkina Faso 7-0 in Buenos Aires.
- Soulé came on after the interval in place of Nico Paz.
- The Roma attacking wide player made his senior Argentina debut on 4 October 2026.
- Castro was also awarded his first cap by Scaloni.
For Soulé, the occasion marked the fulfilment of an ambition carried since childhood. The 23-year-old described representing his country as an immense source of pride and said the experience would remain with him for the rest of his life.
Gratitude after a long road
In a message shared after the match, Soulé reflected on the commitment and sacrifices behind his journey to the national side. He thanked God, his family and the people who had supported him at every stage, calling the debut the beginning of a dream that still has much further to go.
It is a significant international moment for a player whose club campaign continues with Roma, while the Argentina shirt now offers another route for his development. A first cap is secured; the next target is to make his mark with a first senior goal.
Benin test offers next opportunity
Argentina remain at the Monumental for their next friendly, against Benin in the early hours of Wednesday 7 October, scheduled for 1am Italian time. Soulé and Castro will hope the second match of the window brings further minutes and another step forward in their national-team stories.
