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Venezuela face one of their biggest challenges yet as they host reigning world champions Argentina in this crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Vinotinto, who have never qualified for a World Cup, are filled with hope as they sit sixth in the CONMEBOL group stage standings.

Venezuela has advanced to the Copa América quarter-finals after winning all three matches in Group B, a first in their 18 tournament appearances. A victory against Canada, ranked six places above them, would see the Wine-Red reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2011.

Jamaica's Copa América journey has come to an early end, marking their third unsuccessful attempt in the tournament. The Reggae Boyz have now lost all eight of their fixtures across the 2015, 2016, and 2024 editions. However, they did manage to score their first-ever goal in the competition during their 3-1 loss to Ecuador on Wednesday.

Venezuela and Mexico top Group B after winning their opening matches of the 2024 Copa América with crucial second-half goals. The winner of this match will be in a strong position to advance, as six points usually secure a top-two finish in a four-team group. This tournament has already shown improvement for Venezuela, who failed to win a group stage match in 2021 (D2, L2).

Ecuador and Venezuela begin their Copa América Group B campaigns with both sides currently positioned above Brazil in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualification standings. Ecuador, despite a points deduction, enter the tournament with optimism, aiming to improve on their quarter-final finish in the last edition despite a nine-game winless streak in Copa América (D4, L5).