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Photos of Messi playing his last game with Argentina

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026. (AP/Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026. (AP/Photo/Gustavo Garello)

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina before a packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, a friendly against Benin bringing his international career to a close.

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Photos of Messi playing his last game with Argentina

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026. (AP/Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026. (AP/Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2026 8:37 pm

By The Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina before a packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, a friendly against Benin bringing his international career to a close.

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