La Albiceleste took the lead in the 13th minute from a sublime Lionel Messi free-kick which forced Venezuela custodian Rafael Romo to punch it away into the path of Nicolas Otamendi, who slots it home from the edge of the six yard box.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Venezuela holds Argentina to 1-1 draw on Messi’s return
La Albiceleste took the lead in the 13th minute from a sublime Lionel Messi free-kick which forced Venezuela custodian Rafael Romo to punch it away into the path of Nicolas Otamendi, who slots it home from the edge of the six yard box.