Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday night as the national side face Benin in a friendly at the Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match kicks off at midnight BST (Wednesday 00:00 BST).
Messi's Argentina career in numbers
The 39-year-old is already Argentina's most-capped player in history and the nation's all-time record scorer with 125 goals. During his international career, Messi has won two Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024, and guided Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup.
This summer, Messi narrowly missed out on a second World Cup trophy as Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the final. At the end of August, he announced his retirement from international football, saying he had 'nothing left to give'.
Messi added: 'Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that hurts me deeply. I love, have loved, and will always love being part of the national team. I've given it my all, I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are some really great young players coming through behind me who deserve their chance.'
How to watch Argentina vs Benin in the UK
Viewers in the UK can watch Argentina vs Benin on Premier Sports 2. Coverage begins at 11:50pm BST on Tuesday night, with kick-off at midnight.
For viewers elsewhere, the match is available on ViX in the United States and Canada, beIN SPORTS Australia in Australia, Premier Sports in the Republic of Ireland, SuperSport in Nigeria and South Africa, and ZEE5 in India.
Premier Sports subscription options
Premier Sports offers a flexible subscription at £18.99 per month, which requires a 30-day cancellation notice. A 12-month plan is also available at £13.99 per month, with a 12-month minimum term. A Premier Sports subscription can be added to a Sky, Virgin, STV Player or Amazon Prime account.
