With Argentina 3-0, Uruguay 3-0, Colombia 3-0! The latest score list of South American World Cup qualifiers

At 7:30 on September 5, 2025, Argentina, the South American Division of the World Cup, played against Venezuela at the Monument Stadium. This game was Messi's last dance at the national team's home court. Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 with Messi's second goal and Lautaro, who came on as a substitute.

The recent situation of the two teams + Messi leads the starter + Batista 532 formation waiting for an opportunity to counterattack

Argentina currently has 35 points, ranking first in the standings. Ecuador ranked second with only 25 points, and has already secured the qualification to advance to the World Cup with a 10-point advantage. Head coach Scalony sent out an attack formation of 4222. Messi, Alvarez, Mastantono and Almada started the game on the four major fronts. The starting lineup is worth up to 300 million euros, with an average age of 29.5 years old. Argentina has achieved excellent results of 7 wins and 3 draws in the last 10 home games, with a 70% winning rate and unbeaten at home. This home advantage is quite terrifying in South American arena.

Venezuela currently has 18 points, ranking 7th in the standings, and is qualified to participate in the playoffs. But Bolivia has 17 points, only 1 point away from the eighth place. It's still very dangerous for Venezuela. When facing Argentina, head coach Batista sent a 532-oriented defensive formation, he also hopes to consolidate the defense line and wait for an opportunity to counterattack. The starting lineup is worth 41.15 million euros, with an average age of 29.3 years old. Venezuela has achieved bleak results of 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in the last 10 away games. It exposes the team's adaptability and psychological quality of fighting in other places.

Messi scored his 113th goal in the national team in the 39th minute, helping the team lead 1-0 in the first half

The entire first half, and the two teams were in a very stalemate. Venezuela gave up the ball and made every effort to consolidate the defense line. Although Argentina has a high ball possession rate, it does not have a good way to tear open the opponent's defense line to create a goal opportunity when facing Venezuela's iron barrel formation. Until the 39th minute, Venezuela made a mistake in the midfield, Argentina seized the opportunity, Alvarez broke into the penalty area and made a selfless pass. Messi easily scored against goalkeeper + 3 defensive players. This is also Messi's 113th goal scored for the Argentina national team, with Argentina leading 1-0 until the end of the first half.

Messi organized two goals in the second half + a double score in his personal score, giving the perfect end to the last dance at home

The second half, the two teams successively adjusted their personnel. Venezuela continued to effectively prevent Argentina from expanding the score and trying to equalize the score. Until the 76th minute, Venezuela made another midfield foul. Messi quickly sent a free kick. Gonzalez made a cross from the bottom, Lautaro jumped to the top to expand the score 2-0. Four minutes later, Almada made a cross from the bottom, Messi pushed the ball to score 3-0. Messi scored twice and scored the 114th goal of the national team. In the 88th minute, Messi scored a goal and completed a hat-trick, but unfortunately he was offside first and the goal was invalid. In the end, Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 at home.

And the other games of the South American qualifiers were also over, with Uruguay 3-0 defeating Peru, Paraguay drew 0-0 with Ecuador, and Colombia 3-0 against Polivia. Brazil, which played later, is currently leading Chile 1-0. The latest World Cup qualifiers in South America are released, with Argentina leading the standings.