Argentina head into their final two matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with their ticket already secured. However, they mark the last time Lionel Messi will feature in World Cup Qualifiers during his illustrious career, as his time with La Albiceleste is coming to an end.

At 38 years old, Messi’s participation at the next World Cup remains uncertain, and his time with the national team is clearly winding down. Still, the Argentine captain confirmed that the upcoming match against Venezuela in Buenos Aires, which could be his last qualifier on home soil, will be a deeply emotional one.

“Yes, it’s going to be special, a very special match for me because it’s the last qualifier game,” he told journalist Antonella Gonzalez after Inter Miami’s win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup se

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