Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for international break
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Lionel Messi has been called up by the Argentine national team for the upcoming international break. Despite announcing his retirement from international football at the end of August, Messi will participate in friendly matches against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin during September and October. These matches will take place in Argentina, providing Messi a chance to bid farewell to his fans.
- •Messi announced his international retirement in August.
- •Argentina faces Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin in friendlies.
- •The matches are scheduled for September and October.
- •All matches will be held in Argentina.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi's 'last dance' for Argentina: What we know about farewell international appearance
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for farewell match on Oct. 6 in Buenos Aires
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for farewell match after international retirement
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for international farewell
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for the international break!
"Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been afforded a call-up to the latest Argentine national team squad for the upcoming international break.This comes with a view to affording the veteran attacker a fitt...
"Time to say goodbye.The Argentine national team has just unveiled the list of players called up for the upcoming international break... and Lionel Messi is on it!Although La Pulga announced his intern...
"Lionel Messi announced his international retirement following Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and he will make his final appearance next month.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 9:22 PMLionel Messi's 'last dance' for Argentina: What we know about farewell international appearance
Lionel Messi announced his international retirement following Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and he will make his final appearance next month.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:44 PMLionel Messi called up by Argentina for farewell match on Oct. 6 in Buenos Aires
Messi announced on Aug. 31 he was retiring from Argentina's national team after leading them to three World Cup finals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:37 PMLionel Messi named in Argentina squad for farewell match after international retirement
Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad ahead of the upcoming international break, despite announcing his retirement from international football
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:35 PMOfficial: Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for international farewell
Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been afforded a call-up to the latest Argentine national team squad for the upcoming international break.This comes with a view to affording the veteran attacker a fitt...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:19 PM🚨 Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for the international break!
Time to say goodbye.The Argentine national team has just unveiled the list of players called up for the upcoming international break... and Lionel Messi is on it!Although La Pulga announced his intern...
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