Argentina and Venezuela face each other for Matchday 9 of the World Cup Qualifiers. Lionel Messi is set to be one of the main attractions. Argentina visit Venezuela for Matchday 9 of the World Cup Qualifiers.

Lionel Messi blamed the conditions of the pitch Estadio Monumental de Maturín for Argentina's "ugly' 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday night in their first World Cup qualifier of the October international window.

An 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a 2-1 away win over Chile on Thursday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The win meant under-pressure Brazil coach Dorival Júnior's team will finish the ninth round of the round-robin competition in fourth place in South American qualifying.

CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying gets back underway in what has been a topsy turvy run so far for South American teams through eight rounds of play. Lionel Messi will return for Argentina with the team still in first place during qualifying but Colombia and Uruguay are hot on their heels.

Here’s how to watch the World Cup qualifying match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Two teams struggling through disappointing World Cup qualifying campaigns meet on Thursday when Chile hosts Brazil. For the home side, it will be the first game since a truly embarrassing result last month.

Brazil hope to begin the October international break on a high on Thursday when they face Chile in a high-profile World Cup qualifier. The five-time World Cup winners are fifth in CONMEBOL's 10-team table coming into this game,