Argentina match schedule 2025: Lionel Messi's national football team next games, upcoming fixtures
Argentina is on the right route to defend their status as world champions after they became one of the first teams to qualify for the World Cup 2026, winning 11 of their last 16 CONMEBOL qualification games.
La Albiceleste won their first World Cup trophy since 1986 thanks to Lionel Messi’s scintillating form in Saudi Arabia three years ago. The 38-year-old would go on to win several individual awards, including the Ballon d’Or, for his performances.
Having already booked their place in the fast-approaching 2026 World Cup, Argentina will turn their focus on finishing their remaining two CONMEBOL qualification matches in the best possible way they can, and then build their fitness level with friendly matches in preparation for the 2026 World Cup tournament.
Scores24 provides Argentina’s confirmed fixtures for the 2025 calendar year.
Argentina schedule for 2025/26 fixtures, matches
La Albiceleste will not be in any competitive game until September, when they continue their remaining CONMEBOL qualification matches.
Argentina will host Venezuela on September 5 at 01:30 CET. Lionel Messi’s side drew 1-1 away from home in the first leg, so there’s a possibility that the hosts will want to win the return leg to protect their fear factor.
Five days later, Argentina will face Ecuador away from home at 01:00 CET, and there exists a chance for Lionel Scaloni to do the double over the Ecuadorians, having won the first leg 1-0.
For friendly matches, no official fixtures have been assigned as of July 12, 2025. When there are updates, we will update the article as soon as possible.
Argentina 2025/26 CONMEBOL Qualification fixtures, matches
- Argentina vs Venezuela - 05/09/25, 01:30 CET (venue: Estadio Mâs Monumental)
- Ecuador vs Argentina - 10/09/25, 01:00 CET (venue: Estadio Monumental)
Lionel Messi stats, goals for Argentina in 2025
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to add goals and assists to his tally whilst representing his country, Argentina.
Lionel Messi became the third player in the history of international football to notch over 100 goals for a national team. He secured this success in 2023 following a hat-trick against Curacao in March.
Since then, the 38-year-old continues to contribute goals for Argentina, and as things stand, he currently has 112 goals to his name. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals than the Barcelona legend, who also has provided 58 assists in 193 caps.
