Messi to play final Argentina game against Benin on 6 October

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina one last time against Benin on 6 October at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The friendly is billed as his farewell to international football, says BBC Sport. He retired in August after defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 2022 World Cup-winning captain has 125 goals in 207 caps.