01:57Thousands of football fans flocked to the Estadio Monumental de Maturin stadium for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina on Thursday in Maturin.
Footage shows fans clad in iconic blue-white national teams' jerseys cheering on their way to enjoy the game. Fans can also be seen cheering and singing on the bleachers during the game.
Following the game, Venezuelan fans praised the national team for managing to draw 1-1 against Argentina, expressing hope for them to perform similarly in their next match against Paraguay on Wednesday.
"Well, tremendous result. We could have won, but for the people of Argentina; this is Maturin, this is not Qatar," a fan stated.
Ahead of the match, fans welcomed football star Lionel Messi's return to play for the Argentinian team after suffering an ankle injury at Copa America.
"For me, it's great that Messi has come here. This proves that our soccer is growing incredibly, and from here to the future of the Vinotinto, we expect pure profit and good things," one of the fans commented.
The current leader of South American qualifiers is expected to play against Bolivia on October 16 at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin.
'Tremendous result' - Venezuelan fans praise 1-1 draw with Argentina, welcome Messi's return in 2026 World Cup qualifier
Thousands of football fans flocked to the Estadio Monumental de Maturin stadium for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina on Thursday in Maturin.
Footage shows fans clad in iconic blue-white national teams' jerseys cheering on their way to enjoy the game. Fans can also be seen cheering and singing on the bleachers during the game.
Following the game, Venezuelan fans praised the national team for managing to draw 1-1 against Argentina, expressing hope for them to perform similarly in their next match against Paraguay on Wednesday.
"Well, tremendous result. We could have won, but for the people of Argentina; this is Maturin, this is not Qatar," a fan stated.
Ahead of the match, fans welcomed football star Lionel Messi's return to play for the Argentinian team after suffering an ankle injury at Copa America.
"For me, it's great that Messi has come here. This proves that our soccer is growing incredibly, and from here to the future of the Vinotinto, we expect pure profit and good things," one of the fans commented.
The current leader of South American qualifiers is expected to play against Bolivia on October 16 at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin.
Thousands of football fans flocked to the Estadio Monumental de Maturin stadium for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Venezuela and Argentina on Thursday in Maturin.
Footage shows fans clad in iconic blue-white national teams' jerseys cheering on their way to enjoy the game. Fans can also be seen cheering and singing on the bleachers during the game.
Following the game, Venezuelan fans praised the national team for managing to draw 1-1 against Argentina, expressing hope for them to perform similarly in their next match against Paraguay on Wednesday.
"Well, tremendous result. We could have won, but for the people of Argentina; this is Maturin, this is not Qatar," a fan stated.
Ahead of the match, fans welcomed football star Lionel Messi's return to play for the Argentinian team after suffering an ankle injury at Copa America.
"For me, it's great that Messi has come here. This proves that our soccer is growing incredibly, and from here to the future of the Vinotinto, we expect pure profit and good things," one of the fans commented.
The current leader of South American qualifiers is expected to play against Bolivia on October 16 at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin.