# Messi's Final Argentina Farewell

> Lionel Messi tears up bidding farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin.
- Title: Messi's Final Argentina Farewell · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Lionel Messi tears up bidding farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin. Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a tearful farewell to…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/06/lionel-messi-argentina-benin-international-retirement
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-07T02:38:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lionel messi, argentina, benin, inter miami, world cup, albiceleste, monumental stadium, sports
## Messi's final Argentina appearance
Lionel Messi delivered a speech to spectators after his final Argentina appearance.
## 3-0 victory over Benin
Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Benin in a final appearance for Messi.
## 21st international goal
Messi scored his 126th international goal in front of 85,000 supporters.
## Tearful farewell
Messi wiped away tears as he made his final appearance for Argentina.
## Monumental Stadium tribute
A minute-long ovation paused the match in the 10th minute for Messi's farewell.
## Honorary doctorate
The University of Buenos Aires awarded Messi an honorary doctorate before the match.
## World Cup final defeat
Messi exited in tears after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in New Jersey.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a tearful farewell to Argentina fans after a 3-0 victory over Benin.