The Matildas, who were en route to China to compete in the FIFA Women's World Cup, were stunned when they saw the Argentinean side at the airport.

Argentina, of course, were on their way to Australia ahead of their highly-anticipated clash with the Socceroos.

Let's see - young athletic South Americans confronted by a team of Aussie soccerettes? Yeah, they might just pay each other some attention...

Stars from both teams were only too pleased take a break from their jet set itinerary and pose for a quick pic together before they headed off to their separate departure gates and on to their destinations.

This picture - scroll down to see it in full - shows, from left: Gabriel Milito (Barcelona), Sally Shipard, Javier Saviola (Real Madrid) Lauren Colthorpe, Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid) and Lionel Messi (Barcelona).

The Argentinean squad has since touched down in Australia, landing in Melbourne at 10.45pm on Thursday.

Argentina will face the Socceroos at the MCG on Tuesday night, while the Matildas’ first Group match against Ghana is on Wednesday.


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