Argentina calls up Messi for farewell friendlies in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Argentina national team has included Lionel Messi in its squad for three upcoming international friendlies, scheduled between September 21 and October 6. The matches will begin in Córdoba against Bolivia on September 30, followed by games in Buenos Aires against Burkina Faso on October 3 and Benin on October 6. Messi's call-up is anticipated to serve as his farewell, particularly highlighted by the final match against Benin at the Monumental Stadium. This announcement confirms earlier speculation regarding Messi's involvement.
- •Argentina to play three friendlies in September and October
- •Messi's farewell match scheduled for October 6
- •First match against Bolivia in Córdoba on September 30
- •Subsequent matches against Burkina Faso and Benin in Buenos Aires
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — 🐐 Scaloni calls up Messi: the No 10 gets his big send-off in Argentina
"The Argentina national team officially announced the list of players called up by Lionel Scaloni for a three-match slate of international friendlies in the country, to be played between September 21 a...
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