Today, Argentina national football team dey face Venezuela for one crucial World Cup qualifying match, and all eyes dey on Lionel Messi. After missing two previous matches due to injury, Messi is set to return to action for Argentina. The match, which is part of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, go hold at Monumental Stadium in MaturÃn, Venezuela, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
Messi, who injure his right ankle during the Copa America final against Colombia on July 14, don make his injury return with Inter Miami on September 14. He has played in five games for his club, scoring four goals and helping Inter Miami secure the MLS Supporters’ Shield. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni confirm say Messi dey fine and ready to play against Venezuela.
Argentina’s journey to Venezuela no be easy one. Due to travel restrictions and Hurricane Milton ripping through Florida, the team leave Miami yesterday afternoon with a layover in Colombia before arriving in Venezuela the night before the match. This late arrival could potentially impact their performance.
Argentina currently lead the qualifying table with 18 points, but they need to put their recent defeat to Colombia behind them. Venezuela, who never play in a World Cup before, dey in sixth place with 10 points. The top six teams in the South American qualifiers will secure a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup.
The match dey available for live stream on Fanatiz with a subscription, and fans dey eager to see how Messi and his teammates will perform after their challenging journey to Venezuela.
