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Argentina vs Venezuela Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge in Overall Record Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers?

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Argentina are set to welcome Venezuela to Buenos Aires for a World Cup qualifier that carries contrasting stakes for both sides. Lionel Scaloni’s men have already secured their ticket to the 2026 finals. Meanwhile Venezuela remain locked in a tense battle to claim the intercontinental playoff spot.

The Albiceleste have been the dominant force in CONMEBOL qualifying. They’ve collected 35 points from 16 matches. They’re also boasting a 10-point lead over their closest challengers. Although their four-game winning run ended with a 1-1 draw against Colombia. Even so, they remain unbeaten at home and have kept five clean sheets in Buenos Aires.

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Venezuela, on the other hand, continue to fight for survival. Despite a crucial win over Bolivia earlier in the campaign, back-to-back defeats have left them vulnerable. They now have six consecutive away losses and only one goal scored on the road. Hence, the visitors are facing an uphill task against the reigning world champions.

Argentina vs Venezuela Head to Head Record

Taking official competitions and FIFA international friendlies into consideration, the head-to-head record between Argentina and Venezuela stands at:

Total Matches: 29
Argentina wins: 24
Draws: 3
Venezuela wins: 2

Argentina vs Venezuela Last 5 Matches Head to Head

Argentina Wins: 3
Draw: 1
Venezuela Wins: 1

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The last time these two teams faced each other was during this match’s reverse fixture. That ended in a 1-1 draw and it was a valuable point for Venezuela. And it could still influence their playoff hopes. However, in Venezuela’s last visit to Argentina, the Albiceleste cruised to a 3-0 win, establishing their dominance on home soil.

Argentina vs Venezuela Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Venezuela	Argentina	Oct 10, 2024	Draw: 1-1	World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina	Venezuela	Mar 25, 2022	Argentina Win: 3-0	World Cup Qualifiers
Venezuela	Argentina	Sep 03, 2021	Argentina Win: 1-3	World Cup Qualifiers
Venezuela	Argentina	Jun 28, 2019	Argentina Win: 0-2	Cope America Quarter-finals
Argentina	Venezuela	Mar 22, 2019	Venezuela Win: 0-2	Friendly

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Argentina vs Venezuela 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Team News

Scaloni may rotate his squad with qualification secured. Even so, Lionel Messi is expected to start and earn his 194th cap. His Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul should feature in midfield. Young talents Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono could get their opportunities. Enzo Fernandez is suspended, and Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined. Meanwhile Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule have been omitted again.

Fernando Batista is likely to stick with a similar lineup to the one that faced Uruguay. Rafael Romo should continue under the bar in this match. Jose Contreras remains out, and Yangel Herrera misses out due to injury. Jefferson Savarino could make his 50th appearance. Some key players may be rested ahead of a decisive clash against Colombia in the final round.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.