Argentina are back in action on Thursday with a trip to Asuncion to face a tough Paraguay test with a FIFA 2026 World Cup berth on the line. Lionel Scaloni's men can book their return as defending champions with a win barely two years on from their success in Qatar.

Just four days after his first foray into the MLS Cup Playoffs ended in a shocking upset, Lionel Messi turns his attention back to Argentina as the reigning world champions resume 2026 World Cup qualifying against Paraguay on Thursday.

Here’s how to watch the World Cup qualifier match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Brazil get back to FIFA 2026 World Cup qualification duty on Thursday with a trip to Maturin to take on Venezuela. This game is CONMEBOL's only non-qualifying nation up against the only international team to have been present at every single tournament.

Watch Paraguay vs. Argentina on Fanatiz. Paraguay enters this match riding a wave of momentum, having taken eight points from its last four qualifiers to sit in the sixth and fina