JAKARTA - Argentina will still play the remaining two matches in the 2026 World Cup Qualification Zone Conmebol. However, the two parties will no longer affect the standings of Team Tango.
Lionel Scaloni's men lead the standings with a collection of 35 points, with closest competitors 10 points clear.
If Argentina loses in the last two qualifying matches - against Venezuela at home and travel to Ecuador - they are already unshakable at the top of the standings.
Even though he has received tickets for the final round, Scaloni admits that most of his team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup are still uncertain.
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There was news that they would appear in the 2026 Finalissima which will compete in the Euro and Copa America champions. In this case, Argentina is scheduled to face Spain next year.
However, the agenda is not yet clear. You see, Spain is still fighting in the 2026 World Cup European Zone Qualification, unlike Argentina, which has confirmed tickets to the final round.
"The match will not be played for sure because it is still unclear whether Spain will finish as group leaders (in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the European Zone)."
"If they don't become group leaders in March 2026, that game won't play. So, there's a question mark there."
"We have to wait to see what happens and we have to wait to confirm our match," Scaloni said.
Even if they fail to appear in the 2026 Finalissima, Argentina's plan to hold a trial for the 2026 World Cup preparations will be difficult.
Scaloni said that it is currently very difficult to find opponents to be available at the international break due to the increasing number of tournaments between countries.
"Likewise in June 2026. We have to find an opponent if we want to fight them here. It's not easy to invite opponents to come and play here (Argentina)."
"This is an old problem we've always faced, especially after the introduction of the UEFA Nations League, where European teams played."
"We didn't have the opportunity to go to Europe because they were all busy. So, things have become more complicated in recent years," Scaloni said.
Argentina will face Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, on Friday, September 5, 2025, morning WIB, before visiting the Estadio Monumental Isidro, Ecuador's headquarters, five days later.
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