Argentina will host Venezuela in their final home match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers, in what will be an emotional evening.
La Albiceleste is already qualified and will defend its World Cup crown next summer, but the match vs. Venezuela has been circled on the calendar ever since Lionel Messi admitted this could very well be his final official match for La Albiceleste on home soil.
The game will unquestionably see the Estadio Mâs Monumental come alive to support the man that’s led Argentina for close to two decades.
Nevertheless, the game is of pivotal importance for Venezuela in its attempt to qualify for its first World Cup. La Vinotinto will be eager to spoil Messi’s party.
Enzo Fernández will be unavailable as he serves a suspension. Other than him, Lionel Scaloni will likely field his strongest XI.
Here’s how Argentina could set up vs. Venezuela on Sept. 4.






