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Lionel Messi Ends Legendary 21-Year Career With Argentina
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News18•08-10-2026, 09:30
Lionel Messi Ends Legendary 21-Year Career With Argentina
- •Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international career with Argentina following a 3-0 victory over Benin.
- •He played in six World Cups from 2006 to 2026, winning the tournament once in Qatar in 2022 and reaching the final twice.
- •Messi scored a total of 21 goals across his six World Cup appearances, ranking second behind France's Kylian Mbappé.
- •He retired at the age of 39, having made 208 international appearances and scoring a record 126 goals for Argentina.
Key Questions Answered
Lionel Messi scored a total of 126 international goals for Argentina, which is more than double the amount netted by any other player in the country's history.
Lionel Messi played in a total of six World Cups, which include the tournaments held in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026.
Lionel Messi played his final international match for Argentina against Benin, securing a 3-0 victory with a goal and two assists on Tuesday.
