Lionel Messi named to Argentina squad for October 6 farewell against Benin

Kuwait Times reports that the friendly will serve as Messi's farewell after he announced his international retirement in August.

Lionel Messi Lionel Scaloni

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Kuwait Times reports that Argentina called up Lionel Messi, 39, for an October 6, 2026, friendly against Benin following his August international retirement announcement. The outlet quotes Argentine FA president Claudio Tapia saying coach Lionel Scaloni selected Messi “so that he can have the farewell he truly deserves... here in Argentina.”

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