Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina in final match against Benin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina today against Benin at River Plate's Estadio Monumental. This comes after a celebrated career that included an inspiring performance in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory and a standout showing in the 2026 World Cup. The match is expected to evoke strong emotions, reflecting Messi's long journey and connection with the nation. The event signifies not just the end of Messi's international career but also a moment of collective nostalgia for Argentine soccer.
- •Messi plays his last match for Argentina today against Benin.
- •The match takes place at River Plate's Estadio Monumental.
- •Messi's career highlights include winning the 2022 World Cup.
- •Fans anticipate an emotional farewell reflecting his journey.
- •Messi scored eight goals and provided four assists in the 2026 World Cup.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Messi's struggle to emerge from Maradona's shadow sealed his eternal glory in Argentina
"Lionel Messi has come a long way in his Argentina career — but he'll go down as one of the nation's greats.
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