Argentina narrowly defeated Venezuela 1-0 in an international friendly match on October 11, 2025. A single goal made the difference in a tightly contested encounter between these South American rivals. The decisive moment came in the second half, with Argentina's star forward breaking the deadlock with a precise finish after sustained pressure. Venezuela defended resolutely for large periods and had a few chances on the counter-attack, but could not find a way past the Argentine goalkeeper. This result provides a positive build-up for Argentina ahead of future competitive fixtures, while Venezuela can take heart from a disciplined defensive performance. Both managers used the match to assess squad options.