Lionel Messi , arguably the greatest footballer of all time, is all set to say goodbye to the blue and white jersey on Tuesday, as he plays in his final game for the national team. Now, the Football Association in Argentina has set up a farewell match for Messi, allowing fans at home to say goodbye to the country’s biggest footballing hero in the best manner possible. Messi announced his decision to quit international football in August, officially confirming the decision to hang up his Argentina boots, though it was understood that the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain was his last.
“We won’t give the number 10 to anyone until Leo ‘s match takes place,” Scaloni said. “After that, we’ll see.”
Which Team Are Argentina Playing? Current Argentina stars like Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso will feature for the national team in this match. After permission from their clubs was denied, the likes of Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will not be able to attend.
Argentina, the World Cup winners in 2022 under Lionel Messi’s captaincy, will be up against Benin, an African nation, in the friendly match on Tuesday (6 October). Every single member of Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, as well as their families, has been invited to attend the event at Estadio Monumental.
