Argentina Battles Venezuela in Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Complete Viewing Guide
Argentina makes their comeback at River Plate's Estadio Mâs Monumental, welcoming Venezuela for their last home match in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
La Albiceleste have already clinched their spot in next summer's World Cup and are preparing to defend their title. Nevertheless, the encounter with Venezuela will be a significant moment regardless.
Lionel Messi is expected to feature in what could be his last official home appearance with La Albiceleste against La Vinotinto, as Messi has acknowledged. The legendary Monumental will be electric as countless Argentina supporters pack the venue to honor their legend.
For Venezuela, however, this match carries enormous significance. La Vinotinto currently occupies the final position for an intercontinental playoff opportunity. Fernando Batista's team maintains a one-point advantage over Bolivia, and the upcoming two fixtures will decide whether they earn a shot at their maiden World Cup qualification.
Here's your guide to watching Argentina's encounter against Venezuela.
What Time Does Argentina vs. Venezuela Kick-off?
How to Watch Argentina vs. Venezuela on TV and Live Stream
Multiple options exist for U.S. fans to catch Argentina vs. Venezuela. Peacock and fuboTV will air the fixture in English. American viewers can also follow the match through Spanish-language broadcasters including UNIVERSO, Telemundo and ViX.
In Mexico, Argentina vs. Venezuela will stream on ViX Premium and Amazon Prime Video. Subscribers need active memberships to access the game.
UK fans willing to stay awake past midnight to witness Messi and teammates face Venezuela can tune in via Premier Sports 1.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Peacock, UNIVERSO, Telemundo, ViX, Fubo TV |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports 1 |
Mexico | ViX Premium, Amazon Prime Video |
What's Next for Argentina?
Following the Venezuela fixture, La Albiceleste will journey to meet already-qualified Ecuador at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha on Sept. 9. Whether Messi will participate in that contest or prefer the home Venezuela match to serve as his final World Cup qualifying appearance remains uncertain.
The Ecuador fixture will wrap up Argentina's qualifying campaign and conclude the September international window.
Nevertheless, Scaloni's squad will reassemble during the October international period, with exhibition matches scheduled against Venezuela and Puerto Rico.