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Lionel Messi Set for Final Argentina Appearance Against Benin

By Cricketnmore Editorial September 18, 2026 • 09:15 AM View: 213

Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina when the world champions face Benin in a friendly at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental on October 6.

The 39-year-old has been included in Argentina’s squad for the fixture, which is expected to mark the end of an extraordinary international career spanning more than two decades.