Overview

• Scaloni reassigned prospects Claudio Echeverri and Valentín Carboni to train with the U20s, while Franco Mastantuono remained with the senior squad.
• The starting center forward is still undecided between Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez after the last open training sessions in Ezeiza.
• Alexis Mac Allister arrived late due to a flight delay and has minimal preparation time, Nicolás Otamendi worked in the gym, and Enzo Fernández is suspended.
• The AFA is organizing a tribute with musical performances at a full Monumental for what is presented as Messi’s last official home qualifier.
• Venezuela continues to fight for a World Cup berth from the playoff position, with coach Fernando Batista saying his side aims to spoil the farewell.