Messi scored in the 39th and 80th minutes, with Lautaro Martinez also scoring.
This may have been Messi's last international match in Argentina.
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, and Paraguay have secured direct World Cup qualification.
Venezuela and Bolivia compete for the intercontinental play-off spot.
Brazil defeated Chile 3-0; Uruguay defeated Peru 3-0; Colombia defeated Bolivia 3-0; Paraguay and Ecuador drew 0-0.
The match against Venezuela may be Lionel Messi's last on Argentinian soil, as he is expected to retire from the national team after the 2026 World Cup. Argentina has already secured its place in the World Cup, along with Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, and Paraguay. The final spot for the intercontinental play-offs is contested by Venezuela and Bolivia, with Peru and Chile missing out on qualification. Other matches saw Brazil triumph over Chile, Uruguay defeat Peru, and Colombia defeat Bolivia, while Paraguay and Ecuador drew.
Q: Is this Messi's last match for Argentina?
It may be his last match on Argentinian soil, but he is expected to play in the 2026 World Cup.
Q: Which teams have qualified for the World Cup from South America?
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, and Paraguay have secured direct qualification.
Lionel Messi's international career is nearing its end.
South America's World Cup qualifiers are reaching their conclusion.
Key teams have secured their places in the 2026 World Cup.
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