Argentina v. Venezuela preview
The defending world champion Argentina plays the final home qualifier in the 2026 Championship when they will host a Venezuelan team desperate to shock the Buenos Aires.
Argentina has long been back home and has competed for 48 teams in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
La Albiceleste ranked ten at the top of the Conmebol qualifiers, ensuring the game ends first and possibly trying next year’s finals with different players.
Argentina has four top picks, including Manchester City’s Claudio Echeverri, who is on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.
Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono can gain more experience after he got his first hat in June. On the other end, Lionel Messi may win his 194 caps.
All the dangers in this game involve Venezuela, which took seventh place and took a place in the next league.
They were ahead of Bolivia, eighth-placed, and one-quarter behind Colombia to enter the final two qualifiers.
With Colombia hosting Bolivia in Barranquilla, Venezuela will hope to get a draw in that match and win an amazing victory for Argentina to at least secure their place in the playoffs and keep their hopes on the sixth place to the final round.
Moreover, Venezuela put Argentina in a 1-1 reverse fixture and they will do their best.
Argentina v Venezuela’s team news
Enzo Fernandez missed Argentina due to suspension, while Lisandro Martinez was unable to obtain due to injury.
Venezuela has no goalkeeper Jose Contreras due to injury, which means Rafael Romo may leave a goal for tourists.
Argentina v Venezuela’s lineup is expected
Argentina: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Almada; Messi, L Martinez, Paz.
Venezuela: Romo; Aramburu, Navarro, Angel, Ferraresi; Jartinez, Casseres, Bello; D Martinez, Rondon, Soteldo
How to watch Argentina v. Venezuela: TV and online streaming
Argentina and Venezuela began at 12.30am on Friday at 12.30am. It can be watched on Premier Sports 1 and played on the Premier Sports Player app.
