Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed concern on Tuesday over his team's ability to travel for their World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on Oct. 10 in Maturín, Venezuela.

The CONMEBOL qualifier between Venezuela and Argentina will be played on Tuesday, October 10 with kick off at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT. If you are in the United States, there’s only one way to watch the Vinotinto face the Albiceleste in Monagas. Tune into Fanatiz for all the action from the Matchday 9 qualifier.

Lionel Messi will return to Argentina’s national team for the South American World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, the country's football association said on Wednesday, after the 37-year-old recovered from an ankle injury.

One of Lionel Messi's key teammates has been suspended and will miss Argentina's October matches in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

Lionel Messi will play two more games with the Argentina national team this year. Argentina will face Venezuela and Bolivia later this month.

Argentina have announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October, with captain Lionel Messi returning from injury. Messi missed La Albiceleste's last two matches in September due to an injury sustained during the Copa America final.

After Inter Miami conquered the Supporters' Shield, as the team with the best overall record in the MLS regular season, Lionel Messi and company still have a strong chance to compete in the 2025 Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi is back for Argentina but Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez is suspended for the CONMEBOL qualifier games in October.