Messi scored a goal in the last match for Argentina

Forward Lionel Messi scored a goal for the national team in Argentina's friendly against Benin. The game, which was the last in Messi's career for the Argentina team, ended with the score 3: 0.

The game took place at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Messi implemented a penalty in the 71st minute and also assisted Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Paz. The match was a farewell for defender Otamendi, who finished his international career with Messi.

As part of the national team of Argentina, Lionel Messi twice became the winner of the Copa America (2021, 2024), the world champion in 2022 and the silver medalist of the world championships in 2014 and 2026. In total, for the national team of Argentina, the eight-time winner of the Golden Ball held 208 matches, scoring 126 goals and making 62 assists.