Argentina: everything you need to know about Messi’s last match in front of 85,000 supporters

06.10.26 19:00 Friendly International

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Find all the information about the friendly match between Argentina and Benin: date, time, stadium, TV channels and streaming platforms, as well as the history of meetings between the two national teams.

After a long spell in the Albiceleste shirt, Lionel Messi (39) is preparing to play his last match for the Argentina national team. The Argentina captain will bid farewell to the national team against Benin on the night of Tuesday, October 6, into Wednesday, October 7.

The match comes a few days after Argentina’s emphatic 7-0 win over Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Messi announced his international retirement on August 31 in a message published on his official social media accounts.

With Argentina, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has won the major trophies of his international career, notably the 2022 World Cup, the Copa América and the Finalissima in the same year. He also won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005.

Against Benin, Messi will make his 208th international appearance for Argentina, having made 207 appearances. He has scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup, as well as providing 68 assists. For his final outing with the Albiceleste, the Monumental Stadium is expected to welcome nearly 85,000 supporters.

The occasion will also have special significance for Nicolás Otamendi. The Argentina defender is also expected to bring his international career to an end after this match.

Argentina - Benin: date, time and stadium

The friendly match between Argentina and Benin will be played on the night of Tuesday, October 6, into Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Kick-off is scheduled for 00:00 GMT.

Which channels will show Argentina - Benin?

Here are the channels and platforms announced for the broadcast of this match:

L´Équipe Live Foot (geo/R)

MATCH! Russia HD

Solh TV

Unite8 Sports 1 HD

Bein Sport

History of meetings between Argentina and Benin

Argentina and Benin have never faced each other. This match will therefore be the first meeting between the two national teams, both in official competition and in a friendly.

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