Messi Sets Final Argentina Appearance Against Benin at Monumental on Oct 6
Lionel Messi will wear the Argentina jersey one final time on October 6, 2026, facing Benin in an international farewell match at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Football supporters across the globe and thousands in attendance will witness the final international outing of the national team captain, bringing a definitive end to his storied career with La Albiceleste.
Buenos Aires fixture offers crowd farewell missing from 2021 Barcelona exit
The October 6 match at the Monumental guarantees fans a direct opportunity to salute Messi on the pitch before his international departure. The event specifically addresses a long-standing void in the forward’s career after his 2021 departure from Barcelona occurred behind closed doors during pandemic restrictions, denying him an in-person sendoff from supporters.
The scheduled tribute follows his extended career at both club and international levels, establishing an official stadium farewell that eluded him during his final season in Spain.
