Argentina defeats Benin in Messi's final international match

Lionel Messi played his last game for Argentina on 6 October 2026, against Benin in Buenos Aires. Argentina won 3-0, and Messi scored one goal and set up two more. Around 84,000 fans watched at the Monumental Stadium to say goodbye to their greatest player. Messi was 39 years old. He represented Argentina for 21 years and scored 126 international goals, more than any other Argentine player. During his career, he won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América titles with his country. His first international appearance was in 2005, so he has played for Argentina across more than two decades. The crowd celebrated him throughout the match.