With Argentina's first training session in less than 24 hours, Lionel Messi might lose other two teammates for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Argentina are set to face Venezuela on Thursday for Matchday 9 of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.

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.

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.

Messi missed the Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury but has since returned to action for his club Inter Miami.

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