Messi ends Argentina career with 3-0 win over Benin in emotional farewell
Lionel Messi scored and assisted twice as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0, concluding his 21-year international career in Buenos Aires.
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The odds
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| now | 99% |
| 26 Oct, 18:19 UTC | 97% |
| 26 Oct, 17:28 UTC | 94% |
| 26 Oct, 16:59 UTC | 92% |
| 26 Oct, 16:17 UTC | 93% |
| 26 Oct, 15:54 UTC | 98% |
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| 26 Oct, 06:58 UTC | 97% |
| 25 Oct, 20:12 UTC | 96% |
| 25 Oct, 02:14 UTC | 99% |
| 24 Oct, 22:51 UTC | 96% |
| 24 Oct, 03:30 UTC | 99% |
| 23 Oct, 14:24 UTC | 97% |
| 23 Oct, 05:32 UTC | 98% |
| 20 Oct, 05:47 UTC | 92% |
| 18 Oct, 13:16 UTC | 93% |
| 17 Oct, 21:11 UTC | 94% |
| 15 Oct, 21:13 UTC | 99% |
| 10 Oct, 13:14 UTC | 92% |
| 9 Oct, 22:24 UTC | 94% |
| 8 Oct, 16:46 UTC | 98% |
| 7 Oct, 14:41 UTC | 95% |
| 7 Oct, 13:05 UTC | 98% |
| 6 Oct, 04:55 UTC | 93% |
| 2 Oct, 23:04 UTC | 99% |
| 2 Oct, 15:51 UTC | 93% |
| 2 Oct, 13:05 UTC | 87% |
| 30 Sept, 20:10 UTC | 93% |
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The story so far
17 publishers have covered this in 66 articles since 5 Oct 2026. Latest articles published first, on 5 October at 00:15 UTC; SkySports followed 8h 52m later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 8 October at 15:00 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), The Guardian Sport (major outlet), www.espn.com (major outlet), Latest articles, SkySports, France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, BBC Sport, CBS Sports Headlines, SI Feed, Billboard, Times of India, South China Morning Post and 5 more, all listed under Sources below.
3 prediction markets price this story:
- Lionel Messi — resolved “Yes” on 26 Oct 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Lionel Messi finishes in the top 10 of the official 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings. It resolves to No if he does not reach that threshold. Readers often mistake the purchase of a football club for an achievement that counts toward this specific award ranking.
- Lionel Messi — resolved “No” on 26 Oct 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Lionel Messi finishes in the top three of the official 2026 men's Ballon d'Or ranking. It resolves to No if he does not reach that position. Readers often mistake the deadline for the award ceremony date instead of the final publication of the official rankings.
- Lionel Messi — resolved “Yes” on 26 Oct 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Lionel Messi finishes in the top five of the official 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings. It resolves to No if he does not reach that position. Readers often mistake the announcement date for the deadline, but the outcome depends solely on the final published ranking.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Lionel Messi at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.
- Latest articlesArgentina prepares to say final farewells to superstar Lionel Messi99%
- SkySportsMessi lauded as Ronaldo involved in bitter dispute - a fitting finale?99%
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesMessi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off99%
- BBC SportA nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future99%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraLionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin99%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesLionel Messi farewell: Argentina superstar still one of the best as he preps for final national team match99%
- SI FeedLionel Messi Prepares for Argentina Farewell With Executive Producer Role at Disney99%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesHow Lionel Messi transcended 'next Maradona' tag and remade Argentina in his own image99%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesFooty Fix: Cavan Sullivan opens his USMNT account; Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina99%
- SI Feed‘Barbecue’—Emiliano Martinez Reveals Argentina’s Plan for Lionel Messi’s Farewell99%
Show 56 later sources
- BillboardLionel Messi’s Final Match: Here’s Where to Livestream the Argentina vs. Benin Soccer Game Online Free99%
- SI Feed‘No Plan’—Benin Hilariously Admits Defeat to ‘the God’ Lionel Messi Ahead of Farewell Match99%
- SI FeedArgentina vs. Benin—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups99%
- BBC SportOwner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends93%▼6 points since the previous source
- SI FeedLionel Messi Previews Last Argentina Match With Tear-Jerking Eight-Word Message93%
- The Guardian SportLionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride93%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesLionel Messi's Argentina farewell: Where to watch online, TV channel, start time, lineups93%
- Times of IndiaWhy Dybala and Molina are blocked from Messi’s farewell despite 2022 squad invite93%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesLife after Lionel Messi: What's next for Argentina as national icon retires from international competition93%
- South China Morning PostEnd of an era: Lionel Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots with monumental farewell93%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLionel Messi Delivers Video Message Ahead of Argentina Farewell, 'Thank You For Loving Me So Much'93%
- Times of India‘We won't be marking Messi’: Benin defender’s message ahead of icon’s farewell93%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comMessi's Farewell in Argentina-Benin live updates, scores and highlights (10/6)93%
- CNETArgentina vs. Benin Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer93%
- Rolling StoneWhere to Watch Lionel Messi’s Final Match With Argentina93%
- SI Feed‘Love Football More’—Neymar Issues Emotional Lionel Messi Tribute Ahead of Argentina Farewell93%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraMessi super fan travels from India to Argentina for idol’s final game93%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraFans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match93%
- The Guardian SportLionel Messi farewell match live – updates and analysis from Argentina v Benin93%
- Sky NewsMessi scores in emotional farewell game for Argentina93%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLionel Messi Plays Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction93%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLionel Messi Scores in Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction93%
- www.espn.comMessi marks final Argentina game with goal in tearful 'last tango'93%
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesMessi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale93%
- Times of IndiaMessi's emotional farewell ends in 1 goal, 2 assists and 3-0 win for Argentina93%
- Latest articlesEmotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team93%
- Deutsche WelleFootball: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina93%
- The Guardian SportLionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin93%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraLionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell93%
- South China Morning PostLionel Messi calls time on Argentina career, says not playing will be ‘deeply painful’93%
- SI FeedLionel Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina in Poetic, Emotional, Fairytale Last Dance93%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLionel Messi Reacts to Argentina Retirement After Final Match, 'Saddest Day of My Career'93%
- BBC SportWatch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina93%
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesLionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game93%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraLionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears93%
- SkySportsMessi ends Argentina career with goal on emotional night93%
- The Guardian SportLionel Messi describes ending Argentina career as his ‘saddest day’ in football93%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraHead coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi93%
- Deutsche WelleRonaldo stays on under cloud as Messi exits internationals93%
- www.espn.comMessi's final Argentina match was an emotional send-off worthy of a legend93%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraMiles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans93%
- SI FeedConspiracies, Predictions, Tears: Five Takeaways From Lionel Messi’s Farewell Speech98%▲5 points since the previous source
- Rolling StoneLionel Messi’s Argentina Jerseys Are Selling Out Following Final International Game98%
- SI FeedLionel Messi’s Family Takes Center Stage at Emotional Argentina Farewell98%
- Times of India‘He deserves the same’: England legend laments Ronaldo’s finale compared to Messi’s98%
- The Guardian SportTears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter98%
- BBC SportTwo icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending95%▼3 points since the previous source
- Times of IndiaMessi’s former Barca teammate Pedro retires at 39 after glittering 25-trophy career95%
- SI FeedWhat Next for Lionel Messi After Argentina Retirement?95%
- The Guardian SportLionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery | Marcela Mora y Araujo95%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comCristiano Ronaldo Sends Lionel Messi Heartfelt Message After Icon's Final Argentina Game95%
- SI FeedCristiano Ronaldo Pays Touching Tribute to Lionel Messi After Emotional Retirement95%
- SI FeedWhy Are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Ending Their International Careers So Differently?95%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraCristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell95%
- Times of India‘History that'll last forever’: Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi with ‘utmost respect’95%
- SI Feed‘Only Thing Missing’—Lionel Messi Urged to Consider Transfer After Argentina Retirement95%
- Market resolved: Yes
Sources
Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.
- Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery | Marcela Mora y Araujo The Guardian Sport ·
- Tears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter The Guardian Sport ·
- Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Messi's final Argentina match was an emotional send-off worthy of a legend www.espn.com ·
- Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
Show 60 more sources
- Lionel Messi describes ending Argentina career as his ‘saddest day’ in football The Guardian Sport ·
- Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin The Guardian Sport ·
- Messi marks final Argentina game with goal in tearful 'last tango' www.espn.com ·
- Lionel Messi farewell match live – updates and analysis from Argentina v Benin The Guardian Sport ·
- Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Messi super fan travels from India to Argentina for idol’s final game Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride The Guardian Sport ·
- Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- ‘Only Thing Missing’—Lionel Messi Urged to Consider Transfer After Argentina Retirement SI Feed
- ‘History that'll last forever’: Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi with ‘utmost respect’ Times of India
- Why Are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Ending Their International Careers So Differently? SI Feed
- Cristiano Ronaldo Pays Touching Tribute to Lionel Messi After Emotional Retirement SI Feed
- Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Lionel Messi Heartfelt Message After Icon's Final Argentina Game feeds.bleacherreport.com
- What Next for Lionel Messi After Argentina Retirement? SI Feed
- Messi’s former Barca teammate Pedro retires at 39 after glittering 25-trophy career Times of India
- Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending BBC Sport
- ‘He deserves the same’: England legend laments Ronaldo’s finale compared to Messi’s Times of India
- Lionel Messi’s Family Takes Center Stage at Emotional Argentina Farewell SI Feed
- Lionel Messi’s Argentina Jerseys Are Selling Out Following Final International Game Rolling Stone
- Conspiracies, Predictions, Tears: Five Takeaways From Lionel Messi’s Farewell Speech SI Feed
- Ronaldo stays on under cloud as Messi exits internationals Deutsche Welle
- Messi ends Argentina career with goal on emotional night SkySports
- Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- Watch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina BBC Sport
- Lionel Messi Reacts to Argentina Retirement After Final Match, 'Saddest Day of My Career' feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina in Poetic, Emotional, Fairytale Last Dance SI Feed
- Lionel Messi calls time on Argentina career, says not playing will be ‘deeply painful’ South China Morning Post
- Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina Deutsche Welle
- Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team Latest articles
- Messi's emotional farewell ends in 1 goal, 2 assists and 3-0 win for Argentina Times of India
- Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- Lionel Messi Plays Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Lionel Messi Scores in Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Messi scores in emotional farewell game for Argentina Sky News
- ‘Love Football More’—Neymar Issues Emotional Lionel Messi Tribute Ahead of Argentina Farewell SI Feed
- Where to Watch Lionel Messi’s Final Match With Argentina Rolling Stone
- Argentina vs. Benin Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer CNET
- Messi's Farewell in Argentina-Benin live updates, scores and highlights (10/6) feeds.bleacherreport.com
- ‘We won't be marking Messi’: Benin defender’s message ahead of icon’s farewell Times of India
- Lionel Messi Delivers Video Message Ahead of Argentina Farewell, 'Thank You For Loving Me So Much' feeds.bleacherreport.com
- End of an era: Lionel Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots with monumental farewell South China Morning Post
- Life after Lionel Messi: What's next for Argentina as national icon retires from international competition CBS Sports Headlines
- Why Dybala and Molina are blocked from Messi’s farewell despite 2022 squad invite Times of India
- Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell: Where to watch online, TV channel, start time, lineups CBS Sports Headlines
- Lionel Messi Previews Last Argentina Match With Tear-Jerking Eight-Word Message SI Feed
- Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends BBC Sport
- Argentina vs. Benin—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups SI Feed
- ‘No Plan’—Benin Hilariously Admits Defeat to ‘the God’ Lionel Messi Ahead of Farewell Match SI Feed
- Lionel Messi’s Final Match: Here’s Where to Livestream the Argentina vs. Benin Soccer Game Online Free Billboard
- ‘Barbecue’—Emiliano Martinez Reveals Argentina’s Plan for Lionel Messi’s Farewell SI Feed
- Footy Fix: Cavan Sullivan opens his USMNT account; Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina CBS Sports Headlines
- How Lionel Messi transcended 'next Maradona' tag and remade Argentina in his own image CBS Sports Headlines
- Lionel Messi Prepares for Argentina Farewell With Executive Producer Role at Disney SI Feed
- Lionel Messi farewell: Argentina superstar still one of the best as he preps for final national team match CBS Sports Headlines
- A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future BBC Sport
- Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- Messi lauded as Ronaldo involved in bitter dispute - a fitting finale? SkySports
- Argentina prepares to say final farewells to superstar Lionel Messi Latest articles
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