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Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina in Emotional Match Against Benin
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News18•05-10-2026, 07:53
Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina in Emotional Match Against Benin
- •Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina against Benin on Tuesday, October 6 (Wednesday, October 7 IST) at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
- •The 39-year-old superstar will hand over the captain’s armband after more than two decades of service, marking a new era for the South American champions.
- •Messi's international legacy includes a World Cup title, two Copa America crowns, and the Finalissima, bowing out as Argentina’s record appearance-maker and leading scorer with 125 goals in 207 games.
- •Members of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families will join Messi for his farewell, alongside emerging generation players.
- •The match will kick off at 04:30 AM IST on Wednesday and will not be televised live in India, but fans can watch it online on ZEE5.
Key Questions Answered
Since it is a FIFA international friendly fixture, Lionel Messi's final match for Argentina will not be televised live in India, but fans can stream it online on ZEE5.
Lionel Messi will play his final international match for Argentina on Tuesday, October 6, with kickoff scheduled for 04:30 AM IST on Wednesday at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires.
In his international swansong, three-time FIFA World Cup winners Argentina will face Benin, who are currently ranked 93rd in the world.
