Argentina will play against Venezuela at home in the first match of the World Cup qualifiers today, and Messi is expected to start.

team reporter Gastón Edul revealed: "Messi is expected to become the player with the most games in the history of the World Cup qualifiers in South America (72 games)."

Statistics show that the 38-year-old Messi has played in the World Cup qualifiers in South America, contributing 34 goals and 14 assists.