Argentina, Brazil Lead South America World Cup Qualifiers Final Matches

Argentina is set to host Venezuela in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier match, which could be Lionel Messi's final home qualifier, adding historic significance to the game. Argentina, having already secured their World Cup spot, face lineup uncertainties including the possible absence of Alexis Mac Allister, with coach Lionel Scaloni considering tactical options involving Thiago Almada or Lautaro Martínez. Venezuela will be without several key players due to injury and suspension, relying on veterans like Tomás Rincón and Salomón Rondón to challenge the world champions. Meanwhile, Brazil prepares to host Chile in their penultimate qualifier under new manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has left some star players like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar out to test new talent. Brazil, despite a turbulent qualification campaign and sitting ten points behind Argentina, remains unbeaten under Ancelotti and secured their World Cup berth early, while Chile faces their third consecutive failure to qualify and looks to avoid finishing last in the CONMEBOL standings. Both matches highlight the contrasting fortunes in South American qualifying, with Argentina and Brazil confident of their World Cup places and Venezuela and Chile struggling to compete.