ALL GOALS: Argentina vs Benin | Messi's Farewell With La Albiceleste
Lionel Messi plays his final match for Argentina against Benin at the Estadio Monumental, bringing an end to a historic career with La Albiceleste.
The day that seemed inevitable, but that Argentine fans preferred not to imagine for years, has finally arrived. Lionel Messi plays his final match for the Argentina National Team this Tuesday, October 6, as La Albiceleste hosts Benin in a friendly organized as a tribute to its greatest star.
The setting will be the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, where thousands of fans will accompany the captain in his final appearance wearing the Argentina jersey. The match will kick off at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.
Messi had announced his decision to retire from international soccer weeks after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain.
His farewell comes after 22 years of history with the national team. Before this match, the forward had recorded 207 appearances, 125 goals and 65 assists at the senior international level.
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