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Pumas vs. Scotland: Nations Championship Match Kicks Off in Córdoba
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Pumas vs. Scotland: Nations Championship Match Kicks Off in Córdoba

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina's Pumas will face Scotland in their first match of the 2026 Nations Championship season.
  • The match will take place at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba, kicking off at 4:10 PM local time.
  • This game marks the beginning of the Pumas' season under head coach Felipe Contepomi.

The Pumas are set to begin their 2026 Nations Championship campaign with a home match against Scotland. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to take place at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba, with kickoff at 4:10 PM.

This fixture marks the first official match of the season for the Argentine national rugby team, now under the guidance of head coach Felipe Contepomi. The team's starting lineup has been announced, featuring Santiago Carreras at fly-half and a robust forward pack led by captain Julián Montoya.

Historically, Argentina and Scotland have met 26 times, with each team securing 13 victories. However, Argentina holds the edge in their most significant encounters, including wins in the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups. The Pumas also emerged victorious in their most recent clash last November, defeating Scotland 33-24 in Murrayfield.

Scotland has also confirmed its starting XV for the match. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 and Disney+ Premium, offering fans across the region a chance to follow the action.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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