Messi to play his final match for Argentina tomorrow against Benin

According to several Turkish media outlets, Lionel Messi, 39, will play his final match for Argentina tomorrow evening, in a friendly against Benin.

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Published 6 October 2026 at 09:35

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Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina. According to Sabah Spor, the 39-year-old is expected to earn one last cap in the friendly against Benin, scheduled for tomorrow evening. Anadolu Ajansı and Ajansspor confirm this information, noting that the match will take place at the stadium where Messi has scored the most goals for the Argentine national team.

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Sabah SporLionel Messi, yarın Arjantin formasıyla son milli maçına çıkacak! (new window)sabah.com.tr
Anadolu Ajansı (futbol)Messi, Arjantin formasıyla en çok gol attığı statta yarın son milli maçına çıkacak (new window)aa.com.tr
AjanssporBir devrin sonu: Lionel Messi son milli maçına çıkacak! (new window)ajansspor.com

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