Argentina Held to Draw by Venezuela in Rain-Soaked World Cup Qualifier

The ninth round of South American World Cup 2026 qualifiers kicked off on Thursday with an unexpected result. Argentina, the reigning world champions, drew 1-1 with Venezuela at the Monumental Stadium in Maturín. The match unfolded on a waterlogged pitch due to heavy rainfall before kickoff. Argentina took the lead through Otamendi’s goal, but Venezuela […]