Immediately after the opening whistle, Argentina took the initiative, pressing forward and quickly creating several dangerous opportunities. In the 4th minute, Cristian Romero put the ball into the net but was ruled offside by the referee.
Venezuela also attempted to respond with a few counter-attacks, but the white and blue defense played solidly, not forcing goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to do too much work.
In the 39th minute, Messi opened the scoring with a delicate lob after a pass from Julián Álvarez, sending the Buenos Aires crowd into a frenzy.
In the second half, coach Lionel Scaloni brought Lautaro Martinez onto the field, and this change immediately paid off. In the 76th minute, Lautaro doubled the lead with a neat finish after an assist from Nicolás González.
The joy was complete in the 80th minute when Thiago Almada played a clever through pass to Messi, who raced down and fired a precise shot into the bottom corner, sealing a 3-0 victory in the 17th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the South American region.
This result not only helped Argentina solidify their position as the top contender in the qualifiers but also held special significance, as Messi bid farewell to his home fans with a perfect performance, leaving a profound mark on the history of the Albiceleste.
Score:
Argentina: Messi 39', 80', Lautaro Martinez 76'
Starting lineup:
Argentina : E Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Almada, Messi, Alvarez, Mastantuono
Venezuela: Romo, Aramburu, Navarro, Angel, Ferraresi, Savarino, Casseres, Makoun, Rincon, Rondon, Bello
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-bong-da-argentina-vs-venezuela-vong-loai-world-cup-2026-2439488.html
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