Lionel Messi is expected to start for the world champions as they look to book their place at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying gets back underway in what has been a topsy turvy run so far for South American teams through eight rounds of play. Lionel Messi will return for Argentina with the team still in first place during qualifying but Colombia and Uruguay are hot on their heels.

Argentina, who had eight shots to Venezuela's 16, went ahead in the first half through Nicolas Otamendi before Salomon Rondon equalised in the 65th minute. And Lionel Messi did not hold back in expres

Here’s how to watch the World Cup qualifying match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

All the television and streaming information you need if you want to watch Venezuela host Leo Messi’s Argentina on Thursday.

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 on Thursday.

Salomon Rondon grabbed a second-half equaliser as Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday while 10-man Bolivia upset Colombia 1-0. The move has paid off,

Argentina visits Venezuela looking to maintain the top spot in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Manager Lionel Scaloni announced his 27 man squad for the upcoming games, unfortunately for him a number of players were ruled out with injuries.