Argentina will host Venezuela on Thursday, August 4, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires in the penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Although Lionel Scaloni‘s team has already secured their spot in the tournament, the match carries special meaning as Lionel Messi has confirmed it will be his final home qualifier in Argentina.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Scaloni made it clear his captain will be on the field. “How could he not play?” the coach said when asked about Messi’s availability.

“It’s a special match because of what Leo already said. Emotional, beautiful, because if it’s true that it will be his last in the Qualifiers, we have to enjoy it, and I’ll be the first one to do so. It’s a pleasure to have him, and I hope the fans at the stadium, and

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