WORLD CUP 2026
When is Venezuela vs Argentina? Times, how to watch on TV, stream online | CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifier
All the television and streaming information you need if you want to watch Venezuela host Leo Messi’s Argentina on Thursday.
We’re on the cusp of the midway stage in CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifying competition, with six guaranteed spots at the 2026 finals up for grabs, and the seventh-placed side heading into an intercontinental play-off.
Ten teams are in contention and after eight games, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay have impressed and are odds on favourites to secure their berths at the World Cup, which is to be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. Venezuela are still awaiting their first appearance at the World Cup finals.
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Venezuela vs Argentina: match preview
Venezuela currently sit in sixth spot and will be looking to make a statement this week when world champions Argentina visit the 52,000-capacity Estadio Monumental in Maturín.
Leo Messi is part of Argentina’s travelling party, which flew out from Florida on Wednesday, ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall in the US state. The veteran striker is fighting fit again after recovering from the ankle injury he sustained in the 2024 Copa América final.
The past five meetings between the Vinotinto and Albiceleste favour the Argentines, who have three wins and one draw. Venezuela recorded their only victory in a 2019 friendly staged in Madrid.
Watch Venezuela vs Argentina on Fanatiz.
What time does Venezuela - Argentina start?
The CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifier between Venezuela and Argentina will be played on Thursday October 10, 2024, with kick-off at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.
How can I watch Venezuela vs Argentina?
If you are in the United States, there’s only one way to watch Venezuela take on Argentina. Tune in to Fanatiz for all the action from the Matchday 9 qualifier.
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Who is the referee for Venezuela vs Argentina? Who is the VAR?
An all-Uruguayan team of officials will be running the rule over Venezuela and Argentina’s World Cup qualifier. Gustavo Tejera will be the match referee, and his assistant referees will be Nicolás Tarán and Martín Soppi. The fourth official will be Mathías De Armas.
The video assistant referee (VAR) will be Christian Ferreyra, and the assistant VAR will be Richard Trinidad.
