Lionel Messi will bring the curtains down on a storied international career when Argentina plays Benin in a friendly on Tuesday.

The 39-year-old icon announced his retirement from international football days after the 0-1 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The match against Benin will be Messi’s final appearance in Argentine colours. He didn’t take part in the two Argentina friendlies preceding this fixture — 4-0 and 7-0 wins over Bolivia and Burkina Faso respectively.

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When is the Argentina vs Benin, Messi’s farewell match?

The Argentina vs Benin international friendly will kick off at 8pm local time on October 6, Tuesday (4:30am IST on October 7, Wednesday) at the Estadio Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Where to watch the Argentina vs Benin, Messi’s farewell match LIVE?

The Argentina vs Benin international friendly will be streamed on the Zee5 platform in India. It will also be broadcast on the Unite8 Sports network.

Published on Oct 06, 2026