Germany have arranged an international friendly with Argentina in the build-up towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The sides will meet on March 3 at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena.

According to the German FA (DFB), the fixture will be repeated in August 2012.

"I am really pleased Argentina have agreed to this game," Germany coach Joachim Loew told the DFB's official website.

"Although they had a few problems in the South American World Cup qualifying campaign, they are still one of the strongest teams in the world in my eyes.

"We will have to be at our best against Argentina, and the game in Munich is a real test for our team ahead of the nomination of the squad for the World Cup in South Africa."

Germany have also arranged friendly matches with Chile and Ivory Coast next month. They will stage a get-together in early 2010, when Loew will assess the fitness and form of the players he has in mind for the World Cup finals.

Stefan Coerts, Goal.com