Lionel Messi could play his final official match for the Argentine national team on home soil, as the vinotinto fight to keep their World Cup playoff hopes alive
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The Match of the Year in Anglolatin America
⏱ Continental Timeline
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Peru, Colombia, Ecuador: 6:30 PM
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Miami, Bolivia, Chile: 7:30 PM EDT
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Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil: 8:30 PM
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Mexico: 5:30 PM Central
The Farewell of a Legend
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With 35 points and top standing secured, Argentina arrives to deliver a show that could mark Messi’s final act in official competition on home turf. Coach Scaloni blends experience with youth: in addition to the captain, he included promising talents Mastantuono (16), Paz (20), and Echeverri (18), signaling a clear post-Messi future.
Venezuela: Operation Miracle
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After a 2-0 loss to Uruguay, the Vinotinto (7th with 18 points) need at least a draw to avoid slipping behind Bolivia. The Rondón-Soteldo duo (8 goals combined in the qualifiers) will be pivotal against an Argentine defense that has gone 540 minutes at home without conceding.
Argentina and Venezuela meet in Matchday 17 of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
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The contest takes place today, Thursday, September 4, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
A spectacular backdrop is expected, as it will likely be Leo’s final official game on Argentine soil.
How to watch in the USA?
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Television: TyC Sports (Argentina) / Venevisión (Venezuela)
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Streaming: FuboTV (free trial) / Vix Premium
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Exclusive coverage: Follow live minute-by-minute with INFOBAE MIAMI
Key duel facts
Messi needs 2 goals to tie Luis Suárez for most active goals in the qualifiers (29).
Argentina has not lost at home since 2016 (23 wins, 4 draws).
Venezuela has the worst away record: 1 point in its last 5 road games.
Recent form
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2026: Venezuela 1-1 Argentina (Rondón vs. Otamendi)
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2022: Argentina 3-0 (Messi x2, Di María)
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2022: Venezuela 1-3 (Messi hat-trick)
Prediction
With the Monumental as a fortress and the aim of giving Messi an epic farewell, Argentina seeks to close its perfect cycle. Venezuela, point-starved, will rely on counterattacks led by Soteldo. All signs point to a 3-1 Argentina victory, but... could there be surprises?
Don’t miss this historical chapter: 90 minutes that will be etched in South American football memory.
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