Benin’s national football team is scheduled to meet Argentina in an international friendly on 6 October 2026 in Buenos Aires, in a fixture expected to mark Lionel Messi’s final appearance for the Argentine national side.

The match will take place at River Plate’s Estadio Monumental, according to the Argentine Football Association, as reported by AFP. Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad and is expected to make his 208th appearance for the national team.

For Benin, the fixture offers an opportunity to compete against the reigning world champions on an international stage. The match forms part of Argentina’s October international window, following scheduled friendlies against Bolivia and Burkina Faso.

The game is planned for Argentina, not Benin, and organisers have described it as a farewell occasion for Messi. Benin’s supporters will be watching for team selection and further match-day details as the date approaches.