Argentina is set to take on Venezuela in this 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday at Estadio Monumental.

FIFA has fined six national federations, including defending champion Argentina, for racist abuse by fans at World Cup qualifiers in June. The six nations charged with “discrimination and racist abuse” were Albania,

Ecuador will host Argentina in the final matchday of the South American World Cup qualifiers at the Estadio Banco Pichincha on Wednesday. Both teams have already sealed the World Cup finals, with the reigning World Cup champions already guaranteed the top spot in CONMEBOL qualifying.