How to Watch Lionel Messi Retirement Match? Here's Argentina vs Venezuela Live Stream Details

World champions Argentina will host Venezuela in a special FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match, as Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers of all time, prepares to play what could be his last qualifier match on home ground. The Argentina vs. Venezuela match is all set to take place on September 4. It will be a historic evening at River Plate's Estadio Monumental, as nearly 100,000 fans gather to witness Lionel Messi's final competitive international match on home soil. With a ticket to the World Cup already secured, Lionel Scaloni's team aim to conclude their qualifying journey on a high note. However, the game will feel more like a farewell to a player who has contributed so much to Argentina over the past two decades.

Argentina have consistently dominated Venezuela in their encounters. In the 28 matches between these two teams, Argentina has won 23 times. Venezuela has managed to secure only two victories, while three matches have ended in draws. Currently, Argentina, led by the talented Lionel Scaloni, tops the CONMEBOL qualifiers table and has already secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. La Albiceleste are enjoying impressive form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches and coming off several dominant performances. Playing at home in the iconic Más Monumental, the largest stadium in South America and home to River Plate, provides Argentina with a significant advantage.

Venezuela, on the other hand, sit seventh in the standings. Although their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup are slim, needing victories in all their remaining matches, this encounter offers them a chance to make a statement and keep their aspirations alive. Venezuela will be pushing hard on the road, eager to challenge the champions.

Argentina will be without Enzo Fernández, who is suspended, while all members of Venezuela’s squad are fit and ready for the challenge. The spotlight will once again be on Lionel Messi, who has been phenomenal throughout the qualifiers, scoring six goals in 11 matches. For Venezuela, Salomon Rondon has been an attacking force, netting five goals in 16 appearances during the qualifiers, providing their best chance to battle Argentina's defence.

How to Watch Argentina vs Venezuela:

Reigning world champions Argentina will host Venezuela for a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 4th September 2025. While there is no telecast of the Argentina vs Venezuela match on any TV channel in India, the live streaming will be available on FanCode.

Argentina vs. Venezuela Predicted Lineups:

Here are our predicted lineups for the Argentina vs. Venezuela game:

Argentina predicted lineup (4-3-3):

E Martinez (GK) ; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico ; De Paul, Mac Allister, Almada ; Messi, Alvarez, Paz

Venezuela predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Romo (GK); Aramburu, Navarro, Angel, Ferraresi; J Martinez, Casseres, Bello; D Martinez, Rondon, Soteldo

Argentina vs. Venezuela kick-off time:

Reigning world champions Argentina will host Venezuela for a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Thursday, September 4. The Argentina vs Venezuela football match is scheduled to start at 5:00 AM IST (5th September in India). The global kick-off timings are: