Lionel Messi Scores in Final Argentina Game as an Era Ends in Tears

Lionel Messi brought his extraordinary Argentina career to an emotional end by scoring and providing two assists in a 3-0 victory over Benin.More than 85,000 supporters packed the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, to witness the final appearance of Argentina’s most-capped player and record goalscorer.