A well-worked 31st-minute goal from Giovani Lo Celso secured the win for the reigning world champions in a match played before just 15,000 fans.

Lionel Messi couldn't control his tears ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier clash against Venezuela but the superstar footballer marked the occasion with two goals, guiding Argentina to a 3-0 victory.

Argentina vs Venezuela Live Streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Match Streaming: Lionel Messi is likely to play his final FIFA World Cup qualifier on home soil as Argentina take on Venezuela.

Argentina vs Venezuela FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: Lionel Messi scored twice while Lautaro Martinez added to his goals tally as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match.

Lionel Messi has not formally announced his retirement plans but confirmed last week that the clash at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires would be a "very special match".

For Uruguay, a draw or more in front of 80,000 fans in a packed-out Estadio Monumental in Montevideo would be a fitting achievement for the 70-year-old Bielsa.

Brazil were held to 1-1 draw by Venezuela as Vinicius Jr missed a penalty.

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile

Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America on Friday after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the 90-minute game finished 1-1.

Venezuela booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexico that ensured Jamaica's elimination from the tournament.

Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will be held in 14 venues across 10 US states, organizers said on Monday

The government of Venezuela lambasted Peru on Wednesday following a controversial football match, at one point accusing Lima of kidnapping its national team by refusing to allow the aircraft bringing the players home to refuel.

A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a Paraguay.

The soccer match was friendly ahead of the Copa America, which will begin on July 8.

Uruguay boosted their hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 with a 4-1 win over Venezuela on Tuesday

Brazil have a perfect record of eight wins from their eight World Cup qualifiers so far ahead of Thursday's trip to Venezuela, followed by a clash away to Colombia on Sunday and the visit of Uruguay next week.

Argentina maintained their unbeaten start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Meanwhile, Brazil continued their perfect start to qualifying with a seventh win out of seven.

Neymar netted a penalty and created a second as hosts Brazil eased to a 3-0 victory over a coronavirus-depleted Venezuela on Sunday in the opening match of the 2021 Copa America.