The dates and times are now official for Argentina’s final two matches in the South American World Cup Qualifiers. With Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Albiceleste will look to close out their campaign in style this September.
Matchday 17: Argentina vs. Venezuela
📍 Location: Buenos Aires
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 4
🕗 Kickoff Time: 8:30 p.m. (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: Ecuador vs. Argentina
📍 Location: Guayaquil
📅 Date: Monday, September 9
🕗 Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m. (Argentina time)
🕒 Local time conversions for both matches:
| Country | September 4 – vs. Venezuela | September 9 – vs. Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| United States (ET) | 7:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Canada (ET) | 7:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Hong Kong | 7:30 a.m. (Sep 5) | 7:00 a.m. (Sep 10) |
| India | 5:00 a.m. (Sep 5) | 4:30 a.m. (Sep 10) |
| Bangladesh | 5:30 a.m. (Sep 5) | 5:00 a.m. (Sep 10) |
| Malaysia | 7:30 a.m. (Sep 5) | 7:00 a.m. (Sep 10) |
| Nigeria | 12:30 a.m. (Sep 5) | 12:00 a.m. (Sep 10) |
The reigning world champions will first host Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, aiming to put on a show in front of their home crowd. Five days later, Lionel Scaloni’s team will travel to Guayaquil to take on Ecuador, led by former Argentina assistant coach Sebastián Beccacece.
