The CONMEBOL Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup carry a date highlighted in red for Argentine fans. This won’t just be another match in the road to the tournament—it will be a historic night, as Lionel Messi could play his final qualifier on Argentine soil.

When and what time is Argentina vs Venezuela?

The clash between Argentina and Venezuela is set for Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Más Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. local time in Argentina. In the United States, the match will be played at:

• 7:30 p.m. ET
• 6:30 p.m. CT
• 5:30 p.m. MT
• 4:30 p.m. PT

Organizers confirmed these times as part of the penultimate round of the South American qualifiers, adding even more weight to the encounter.

Why is this match so special for Messi?

The Albiceleste captain has admitted that this game could mark his final appearance in World Cup qualifying at home.

“It will be a very special moment, I want to experience it with my family and with the fans,” Messi said in recent interviews.

Although Argentina has already booked its ticket to the 2026 World Cup, the meeting with Venezuela takes on symbolic value—a farewell tribute to the No. 10 in front of his home supporters.

What can fans expect at the Monumental?

The anticipation in Buenos Aires is massive. The Monumental Stadium will be dressed for the occasion to bid farewell to Messi in a night destined to be written into history. Beyond the competition itself, it promises to be an evening filled with emotion and memories, as Argentine fans celebrate the career of the icon who delivered World Cup glory in Qatar 2022.