Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell | Football
Lionel Messi Concludes Illustrious International Career with Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi played his final match for the Argentine national team in a friendly against Benin on October 7, 2026. This game marked the end of an illustrious 21-year international career for the World Cup-winning captain, who has become a national icon and is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in history.
An enthusiastic crowd of approximately 85,000 fans filled the Estadio Monumental to bid farewell to the football legend. Throughout his career, Messi has had a profound impact on both his country and the sport, securing numerous titles and accolades, including the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
As fans celebrated his legacy, the match served as an emotional farewell for the player who has defined a generation of Argentine football.
