# Lionel Messi's final game: Benin ready for big night

> Benin prepares for Messi's last international match as his shirt could become the most expensive football shirt ever.
- Title: Lionel Messi's final game: Benin ready for big night
- Summary: Benin prepares for Messi's last international match as his shirt could become the most expensive football shirt ever. Benin faces Argentina in Lionel Messi's…
- Keywords: benin, argentina, lionel messi, football, shirts, world cup, friendly match, sports, Lionel, Messi's, final, game
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqly0lx461m8o
- Published: 2026-10-06T07:50:34.144+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: benin, argentina, lionel messi, football, shirts, world cup, friendly match, sports
## Benin's football moment
Benin, a small west African country next to Nigeria, faces Argentina in Lionel Messi's final international match.
## Special Argentina kit
Argentina created a specially designed kit for Messi's last game, potentially making his shirt one of the most expensive ever.
## Steve Mounie's story
Benin captain Steve Mounie, who plays for FC Augsburg, says he'll support Messi's game despite injury.

> I even paid for my own ticket to come here
## Mounie's team values
Mounie describes Benin as a disciplined team with young talent and a family-like spirit similar to Argentina.

> We are a team like a family
## Messi's last game
Argentina will likely substitute Messi in the second half, allowing fans to farewell their greatest footballer.
## Shirt value debate
Classic Football Shirts founder Doug Bierton says Messi's shirt could become the most expensive football shirt ever.

> Every player on the pitch is looking to swap with him
## Key takeaway

Benin faces Argentina in Lionel Messi's final international match, where his shirt may become the most expensive football shirt ever.