Argentina’s all-time top goalscorer, Messi is set to retire with a FIFA World Cup and two Copa America crowns to his name. Argentina vs Benin LIVE Score : Lionel Messi pulls on Argentina’s sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of 85,000 adoring fans and millions watching worldwide, as Argentina take on Benin in Buenos Aires. Several of the teammates with whom he won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and who will form the backbone of the post-Messi team, will play in the game, including defender Cristian Romero , midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez and forwards Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez .
As the team bus arrived at the venue, Lionel Messi could be seen in tears. He has given his all to Argentina and it’s the final time that he would be witnessing the Messi… Messi… chants from the fans. Argentina fans can’t wait, even the world can’t wait! Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Lionel Messi’s last international match as Argentina take on Benin in a friendly encounter. A grand felicitation ceremony and much more is in store as the day progresses. Stay tuned!
Set for his 208th and last match for his country, Messi will take to the pitch in Buenos Aires looking to add to his impressive 125-goal haul in the iconic blue and white kit. After a defeat against Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, it would be the first and the final time that Messi would wear the Argentina jersey.
