# Argentina loses to Uruguay after Messi's retirement

> Argentina's first game since Messi retired ends in 2-1 loss to Uruguay.
- Title: Argentina loses to Uruguay after Messi's retirement | Shortify
- Summary: Argentina's first game since Messi retired ends in 2-1 loss to Uruguay. Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in their first match since Lionel Messi retired from…
- Keywords: argentina, uruguay, messi, football, international friendly, world cup, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/argentina-beaten-by-uruguay-in-first-game-since-messis-retirement.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-14T11:17:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: argentina, uruguay, messi, football, international friendly, world cup, news, politics, world
## Argentina vs Uruguay friendly
Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay in their first game since Lionel Messi's retirement from international football.
## Uruguay wins with two goals
Uruguay scored twice with a second-half own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi and a fluky effort from Uruguay midfielder Maxi Araújo.
## Messi's final game
Messi played his last match for Argentina in an emotional farewell friendly victory over Benin last month.
## Key takeaway

Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in their first match since Lionel Messi retired from international football.