JAKARTA - The Argentine National Team (Timnas) will face Venezuela in a friendly match on October 10, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States.
The president of the Argentine Football Federation (AFA), Claudio Tapia, previously revealed the possibility of the match, adding that the organization would start taking care of its logistics.
"Pada FIFA Matchday berikutnya, yaitu laga persahabatan pada Oktober 2025, kami akan mulai mengurus logistik untuk memainkan kedua pertandingan di Amerika Serikat, pertama melawan Venezuela dan kemudian melawan Puerto Rico," kata Tapia.
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The match against Venezuela, according to ESPN, will be held in South Florida. The problem is, Lionel Messi's club Inter Miami will have a regular MLS season match on October 11, 2025, which has the potential to cause a schedule conflict between clubs and countries.
Tapia added that AFA is considering playing both friendly matches in the United States considering the country is one of three hosts with the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Argentina secured a place at the 2026 World Cup which was attended by 48 countries by topping the 2026 World Cup Qualification standings for the Conmebol Zone with 35 points from 16 matches.
La Albiceleste is scheduled to face Venezuela on September 4, 2025 local time in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at the Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires.
The match marks the last time Messi will play at home in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Five days later, the Tango Team will be hosted by Ecuador for the final match of the 2026 World Cup Qualification.
Argentina is familiar with Hard Rock Stadium and recently won the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia in South Florida.
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