Argentina hosts Venezuela for their final home game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, looking to close a successful journey with a victory.
The main attraction is what will likely be Lionel Messi’s last official game for Argentina on home soil. Messi, the all-time leading goalscorer in CONMEBOL qualifiers, will be met with a thunderous ovation from Argentina fans.
La Albiceleste was one of the first nations to qualify for the upcoming World Cup and currently have a 10 point lead atop the standings. For Venezuela, though, it’s a different story.
La Vinotinto will play arguably the two most important games in nation’s history this international break. Fernando Batista’s squad currently sit seventh, the place that awards a ticket to play an intercontinental playoff match to qualify for the World Cup—something Venezuela hasn’t achieved ever. They currently have a one point lead over Bolivia.
With Argentina ready to celebrate Messi in his final act, the game is a high-stakes affair for the visitors.
Here’s guide for Argentina vs. Venezuela.






