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Lionel Messi plays final international match for Argentina against Benin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Lionel Messi plays final international match for Argentina against Benin

Summary

Lionel Messi is set to play his last match for the Argentina national team on October 6, 2026, in Buenos Aires against Benin. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Messi has had an illustrious international career. He won the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and two Copa America titles, among other accolades. His farewell match marks the end of a significant chapter in Argentine football history as fans celebrate his contributions to the team.

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By the Numbers

•Messi's last match is on October 6, 2026, in Buenos Aires.
•He has won a FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles.
•Messi's career includes memorable moments, like his iconic games in Copa America and World Cup.
•Fans globally honor Messi's contributions to the sport and his national team.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Our favorite Lionel Messi moments for Argentina: Sporting News picks the best and most iconic

What they're saying

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The Sporting News staff shares some of its favorite Messi moments with the Argentina national team, from trophies to great goals to iconic victories, as his international career comes to a glorious and remarkable end.
— Yahoo Sports

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