Venezuela vs Argentina LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Kick-off delayed due to bad weather; Lionel Messi leads La Albiceleste in VEN v ARG

VEN vs ARG: Catch the live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina to be played at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin.

Updated : Oct 11, 2024 02:54 IST

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball as he warms up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Venezuela and Argentina, at the Monumental de Maturin stadium in Maturin, Venezuela, on October 10, 2024. (Photo by JUAN BARRETO / AFP)
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball as he warms up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Venezuela and Argentina, at the Monumental de Maturin stadium in Maturin, Venezuela, on October 10, 2024. (Photo by JUAN BARRETO / AFP) | Photo Credit: JUAN BARRETO
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Argentina's forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball as he warms up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Venezuela and Argentina, at the Monumental de Maturin stadium in Maturin, Venezuela, on October 10, 2024. (Photo by JUAN BARRETO / AFP) | Photo Credit: JUAN BARRETO

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina.

  • October 11, 2024 02:54
    Players are coming on

    The players of both sides are coming on to the pitch after almost a 30 minutes delay. 

  • October 11, 2024 02:52
    Things are looking better!

    The players are gearing to enter the pitch after an official inspection. Things are looking much much better than 15 minutes ago. However, we are yet to know the kick-off time. 

  • October 11, 2024 02:49
    Positive signs!

    Players of both sides have come out and are sitting on their respective benches. A very positive sign for the spectators. 

  • October 11, 2024 02:47
    Official inspection under way

    Match officials are inspecting the ground, they are going in several parts of the pitch and rolling out the ball to see how it is reacting. 

  • October 11, 2024 02:44
    We are 12 minted behind already!

    It has been 12 minutes since the original kick-off time. The officials are still discussing among themselves. Ground staff are working hard to drain water out of the pitch. 

  • October 11, 2024 02:32
    Why kick-off is delayed?

    Why is Argentina vs Venezuela FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match kick-off delayed?

    The Argentina vs Venezuela match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on Friday at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin has been delayed.

  • October 11, 2024 02:16
    Why is Emiliano Martinez not playing for Argentina?

    Why is Emiliano Martinez not playing in Venezuela vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match?

    Emiliano Martinez will not be part of the Argentina squad that will take on Venezuela in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on Friday at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin.

  • October 11, 2024 02:16
    VEN vs ARG: Who is the referee?

    FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Who is the referee and VAR for the Argentina vs Venezuela match?

    Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera will officiate the match. An official FIFA referee since 2018, Tejera was included in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers list in 2023.

  • October 11, 2024 01:58
    Argentina Starting XI: Messi starts
  • October 11, 2024 01:48
    Here’s Venezuela’s starting lineup
  • October 11, 2024 01:03
    Live streaming info

    Venezuela vs Argentina LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: When, where to watch VEN v ARG; Head-to-head record; Predicted lineups

    VEN vs ARG: All you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina to be played at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin.

  • October 11, 2024 01:02
    VEN vs ARG: Predicted XIs

    Argentina: Rulli (GK); Acuna, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, E. Fernandez, Lo Celso; Messi, La. Martinez, J. Alvarez

    Venezuela: Romo (GK); A. Gonzalez, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro; Savarino, J. Martinez, Casseres, Herrera, Soteldo; Rondon

  • October 11, 2024 00:47
    Will Lionel Messi play in the Venezuela vs Argentina match?

    Messi ready to play for Argentina in World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, Mac Allister in doubt

    Argentina captain Lionel Messi is ready to return to its line-up when it plays Venezuela in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, but midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s availability is in doubt, manager Lionel Scaloni said.

  • October 11, 2024 00:35
    Head-to-head record

    Played - 14

    Argentina - 10 

    Venezuela- 2 

    Draws - 2

  • October 11, 2024 00:24
    Preview

    World Cup and Copa America holder Argentina will travel to Maturin to face Venezuela in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifier on Friday at the Estadio Estadio Monumental de Maturin.

    Argentina is currently top of the qualifying table standings with 18 points after winning six of the eight matches it has played so far. However, it lost its last match against Colombia.

    On the other hand, Venezuela is sixth in the table with 10 points from the same number of matches.

    Read the full preview here.
  • October 11, 2024 00:24
    Welcome

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina to be played at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin.

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