Argentina recently wrapped up a training camp in Miami, Florida, as they prepared for two pivotal World Cup qualifying matches. However, their journey to Maturín, Venezuela, was thrown into disarray by the powerful Category-3 Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida and grounded flights. With travel options cut off, Argentina faced the real possibility of missing the game and potentially losing points if they couldn’t reach the match on time.
During this October FIFA window, Argentina is set to play against Venezuela and Bolivia. Following their preparations in Florida, Lionel Messi and the team planned to fly to Maturín for their first match. But Hurricane Milton brought severe weather, canceling all flights out of Miami. As air travel was the only feasible route, Argentina’s travel delay raised fears of a postponed match, with rumors circulating that a no-show could result in a win for Venezuela by default.
Fortunately, those concerns have been resolved. Argentina has now arrived in Maturín for the World Cup qualifier. The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, at 3 AM Bangladesh time. On Wednesday, October 9, at 2 AM Bangladesh time, the team departed for Barranquilla, Colombia, as there were no direct flights to Maturín. After landing in Barranquilla around 7 AM, they continued to Venezuela, finally arriving at their destination by 10 AM, ready for the upcoming game.
