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Messi's final Argentina match against Benin

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Messi’s final Argentina appearance was a 3–0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026; he scored once and assisted the other two goals. The report describes the match as the close of his 21-year Argentina career.

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  1. Update 1Messi gives Argentina one last goal—and two assists—before goodbye

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    Messi gives Argentina one last goal—and two assists—before goodbye

    Argentina’s captain helped produce every goal in the 3–0 win over Benin on October 6, closing a 21-year international career. His farewell is clear; parts of the final statistical record remain disputed.

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People

  • Lionel MessiArgentine association football player (born 1987)1 report

Places

  • Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina1 report
  • Monumental StadiumAv. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 7597, C1424BCL Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina1 report

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