Lionel Messi is named in the Argentina national team's call-up list for the match against Benin on October 6. This is identified as the final match of the 39-year-old superstar in the national team jersey, closing a journey of more than two decades with Albiceleste.
The match between Argentina and Benin takes place at the Estadio Monumental stadium of River Plate in Buenos Aires.
Before the match against Benin, Argentina has 2 friendly matches in the September and October gatherings. Coach Lionel Scaloni's team will face Bolivia on September 30th in Cordoba and Burkina Faso on October 3rd in Buenos Aires. Messi will not participate in these two matches.
If he plays against Benin, Messi will have his 208th match for Argentina. He currently holds the team's scoring record with 125 goals. In the Albiceleste jersey, the striker born in 1987 has won many prestigious titles, including the 2022 World Cup and Copa America championships.
El Pulga announced his retirement from the national team at the end of August. Despite closing his international journey, he will continue to play at club level for Inter Miami. Messi's current contract with the US team is valid until 2028.
The match between Argentina and Benin takes place at 7:00 AM on October 6th (Vietnam time).
