Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina national team is preparing to host Venezuela in a CONMEBOL qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. The reigning world champions will be looking to continue their six-game unbeaten streak, with five wins and one draw. Although La Albiceleste has already secured qualification, the team will want to maintain its excellent form and dominance in the tournament, where it sits at the top of the table with a 10-point lead over Ecuador.
On the other hand, Fernando Batista’s Vinotinto comes into the match with low confidence, having won only two of its last 14 games and lost four of its last six. The match against Argentina is crucial for Venezuela’s aspirations, as it currently occupies the playoff spot. The Venezuelans are five points behind Colombia and hope to overtake their rival on the final matchday.
The match will be played at River Plate’s Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. This stadium, with a capacity of 85,018 spectators, is the largest in South America. The match is scheduled for Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. local time. For Venezuela, every point is vital in their fight to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in history.
Lionel Messi leads Argentina in their 2026 World Cup Qualifier match against Venezuela. Check out the kickoff time in the US, TV channel, and how to watch it live online. | Photo by conmebol.com / Depor
How to watch the game Argentina vs. Venezuela
| GAME | ARGENTINA VS. VENEZUELA |
|---|---|
| DATE | Thursday, Sep. 04 2025 |
| TIME | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| TV | Telemundo Deportes En Vivo & UNIVERSO |
| LIVE STREAM | fuboTV, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock & ViX |
| LOCATION | Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires |
The Venezuelan national team, led by Fernando Batista, will be looking for what would be its biggest victory ever against Lionel Messi’s powerful Argentina.
Although the Albiceleste has already secured qualification for the World Cup and the top spot in the qualifiers, coach Lionel Scaloni has called up his best players.
The match will be an opportunity for promising young players like Valentín Carboni, Claudio Echeverri, Franco Mastantuono, and Nico Paz to showcase their talent in the fight for a spot on the final roster for the 2026 World Cup.
What time does Argentina vs. Venezuela kick off?
This match between Argentina and Venezuela at the Más Monumental Stadium begins on Thursday, September 04 at 7:30 pm (ET) local time in Miami, Florida; 4:30 pm (PT) local time in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| COUNTRY | DATE | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|
| USA / CAN | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 7:30pm ET |
| USA / CAN | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 6:30pm CT |
| USA / CAN | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 5:30pm MT |
| USA / CAN | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 4:30pm PT |
| Puerto Rico | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 7:30pm AST |
| Dominican Republic | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 7:30pm AST |
| Mexico | Thursday, Sep. 04 | 5:30pm CST |
| United Kingdom, UK | Friday, Sep. 05 | 12:30am BST |
| Australia | Friday, Sep. 05 | 9:30am AEST |
| India | Friday, Sep. 05 | 4:30am IST |
| Hong Kong | Friday, Sep. 05 | 730am HKT |
| Malaysia | Friday, Sep. 05 | 7:30am MYT |
| Singapore | Friday, Sep. 05 | 7:30am SGT |
| New Zealand | Friday, Sep. 05 | 12:30pm NZST |
| France | Friday, Sep. 05 | 1:30am CEST |
| Germany | Friday, Sep. 05 | 1:30am CEST |
| Italy | Friday, Sep. 05 | 1:30am CEST |
| Spain | Friday, Sep. 05 | 1:30am CEST |
Argentina vs. Venezuela live stream, TV channel
Below we explain how to watch this game of the Conmebol Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in selected areas of the main regions of the world:
| REGION | TV | STREAMING |
|---|---|---|
| USA | - | fuboTV, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock & ViX |
| Canada | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| United Kingdom (UK) | - | Premier Sports Player, Amazon Prime Video & Premier Sports 1 |
| Australia | - | SBS On Demand |
| India | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| Hong Kong | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| Malaysia | - | Astro Go, sooka & Astro Football |
| Singapore | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| New Zealand | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| Saudi Arabia | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| France | - | L’Équipe Live Foot |
| Brazil | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| Italy | - | Fanatiz International & Onefootball |
| Netherlands | ESPN, ESPN Extra & Canal+ Netherlands | Watch ESPN |
Argentina and Venezuela will face this Thursday, Sep. 04 at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires for Matchday 17 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. | Foto: AFA/FVF
Where and how to watch the live telecast of Argentina vs. Venezuela in USA?
You can live stream the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Conmebol match between Argentina and Venezuela on ViX Premium.
Where and how to watch the live telecast of Argentina vs. Venezuela in United Kingdom?
You can live stream the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Conmebol match between Argentina and Venezuela on Premier Sports Player, Amazon Prime Video & Premier Sports 1.
Where and how to live stream Argentina vs. Venezuela in India?
You can live stream the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Conmebol match between Argentina and Venezuela on Fanatiz International & Onefootball.
Where and how to watch the live telecast of Argentina vs. Venezuela in New Zealand?
You can live stream the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Conmebol match between Argentina and Venezuela on Fanatiz International & Onefootball.
Where and how to watch the live telecast of Argentina vs. Venezuela in Australia?
You can live stream the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Conmebol match between Argentina and Venezuela on SBS On Demand.
Where and how to watch the live telecast of Argentina vs. Venezuela in Saudi Arabia?
You can live stream the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Conmebol match between Argentina and Venezuela on Fanatiz International & Onefootball.
What time and where to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela in Florida?
Starting at 7:30 pm ET, the latin citizens of the state of Florida will be able to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela live on ViX Premium from cities such as Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Cape Coral, Port Santa Lucía, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Pompano Beach.
What time and where to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela in New York?
Starting at 7:30 pm ET, the latin citizens of the state of New York will be able to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela live on ViX Premium from cities such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island.
What time and where to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela in Texas?
Starting at 6:30 pm CT, the latin citizens of the state of Texas will be able to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela live on ViX Premium from cities such as Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano and Lubbock.
What time and where to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela in Arizona?
Starting at 5:30 pm MT, the latin citizens of the state of Texas will be able to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela live on ViX Premium from cities such as Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbet, Tempe, Peoria and Surprise.
What time and where to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela in California?
Starting at 4:30 pm PT, the latin citizens of the state of California will be able to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela live on ViX Premium from cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San José Fresno, Long Beach, Sacramento, Oakland, Santa Ana and Anaheim.
What time and where to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela from Washington DC?
Starting at 4:30 pm PT, the latin citizens of the state of Washington DC will be able to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela live on ViX Premium from cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Spokane, Tacoma, Redmond, Aberdeen and Olympia.
World Cup Qualifying Starting Lineups
- Argentina possible lineup: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Álvarez, Nicolás González.
- Venezuela possible lineup: Rafael Romo; Miguel Navarro, Wilker Ángel, Nahuel Ferraresi, Jon Aramburu; José Andrés Martínez, Cristian Cásseres Jr.; Yeferson Soteldo, Yangel Herrera, David Martínez Morales; Salomón Rondón.
Will Messi play against Venezuela and Ecuador?
Everything indicates that Messi will play with the Argentine team on this double-header matches. The current Inter Miami player was called by Lionel Scalon and began training normally with his teammates. The captain of the Albiceleste is ready to take the field; however, he will probably start at the bench and will surely come on in the second half of the match against Venezuela. Against Ecuador, the decision is up to the coach.
How were the last 5 Argentina vs. Venezuela matches?
- 10/10/2024 | Venezuela 1-1 Argentina (CONMEBOL Qualifiers)
- 03/25/2022 | Argentina 3-0 Venezuela (CONMEBOL Qualifiers)
- 09/03/2021 | Venezuela 1-3 Argentina (CONMEBOL Qualifiers)
- 06/28/2019 | Venezuela 0-2 Argentina (Copa America)
- 03/22/2019 | Argentina 1-3 Venezuela (Friendly match)
