Messi to play final Argentina match
Lionel Messi, 39, will make his final Argentina appearance on 6 October 2026 in a farewell friendly against Benin at El Monumental in Buenos Aires, a match listed as Argentina's last of three FIFA-window friendlies. The fixture is expected to be his 208th cap after 207 appearances and will feature a special Adidas jersey with his name and a gold No.10. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named Messi in the squad after the forward announced his international retirement in August. Benin, coached by Gernot Rohr, reached the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Messi will play his final Argentina match on 6 October 2026.
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Messi announced his international retirement in August after long success with Argentina.…
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