According to Channels Television, Lionel Messi was included in Argentina’s squad for a 6 October friendly against Benin that the Argentine FA says will be his international farewell. President Claudio Tapia called him “the best player in the world, the symbol of our national team.”
The match is scheduled for Estadio Monumental. Argentina will first play Bolivia and Burkina Faso. Daily Post’s sports desk independently listed Messi’s inclusion as “Last dance.”
Echotitbits take: A West African opponent for Messi’s goodbye is a diplomatic and commercial curiosity for the region. Watch kickoff details, FIFA stadium-capacity sanctions on Argentina, and whether Benin uses the fixture for more than a ceremonial defeat.
Source: Channels TV – https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/15/messi-named-in-argentina-squad-for-farewell-match-against-benin/, September 15, 2026 Channels TV
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