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Lionel Messi Set for Emotional Argentina Farewell in Friendly Against Benin
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 02:37
Lionel Messi Set for Emotional Argentina Farewell in Friendly Against Benin
- •Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
- •Messi leaves an incredible legacy, including the 2022 World Cup title, two Copa America trophies, and 125 goals as the national team's all-time leading scorer.
- •Coach Lionel Scaloni remains optimistic about the team's future, with advanced negotiations underway to renew his contract for another four years.
- •Recent dominant victories over Bolivia and Burkina Faso highlighted an exciting new wave of talent and emerging stars ready to step up.
- •Fans and players look toward a new era, with the upcoming 2028 Copa America serving as the next major test for the national team.
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Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
During his international career, Messi won the 2022 World Cup title, two Copa América trophies in 2021 and 2024, and an Olympic gold medal in 2008.
Argentina's emerging new generation features creative midfielders Nicolás Paz and Franco Mastantuono, wingers Gianluca Prestianni and Leonel Flores, and established stars like Lautaro Martínez.
