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The Argentine national team In a match that is undoubtedly special as it will be Lionel Messi’s last official match in the country, the Argentine national team face Venezuela on the round 17 of the South American World Cup Qualifiers. The match is being played at the Monumental Stadium (River Plate’s home stadium) in Buenos Aires. Although Argentina has already qualified, the «Vinotinto» (the nickname of the Venezuelan national team) has a lot at stake because they need to score points to have a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Argentinian Dt is Lionel Scaloni and the Venezuelan, Fernando Batista. The referee is Piero Maza from Chile and the Var Juan Lara also from Chile. Buenos Aires, September 4, 2025.