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Where to watch Argentina vs Benin: TV channel and live stream for Lionel Messi's last international match

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 6). Where to watch Argentina vs Benin: TV channel and live stream for Lionel Messi's last international match. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/where-to-watch-argentina-vs-benin-tv-channel-live-stream-messi-last-match-b1299643.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-06 · by Arthur Ferridge

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Lionel Messi is set to play his last international match for Argentina against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, local time, which begins at 8pm and will be broadcast at 1am BST on October 7. In the UK, Premier Sports 2 will air the game with coverage starting at midnight. Viewers can also watch it live through the Premier Sports website or app.
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Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin on Tuesday, October 4, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, marking the end of an era. The 39-year-old superstar, who has been with Argentina since 2005 and is the country's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals, will bid farewell to fans during this emotionally charged game expected to draw around 85,000 spectators.

Messi’s legacy includes a World Cup title in 2022, two Copa América triumphs (in 2021 and 2024), an Olympic gold medal from 2008, and numerous other accolades. His final match features a special commemorative shirt designed to honor his GOAT status, incorporating the Sun of May symbol, Messi's personal logo, and golden details on the crest and numbers.

The game will also serve as a transition point for Argentina’s national team, with coach Lionel Scaloni highlighting the importance of letting new players take center stage. The match in Buenos Aires starts at 8 PM local time (1 AM BST) and can be watched in the UK on Premier Sports 2 starting from midnight.

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Argentina Benin Premier Sports 2 Spain the World Cup

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Argentina GPE · 5× Messi PERSON · 4× Benin GPE · 2× Premier Sports 2 ORG · 2× Buenos Aires GPE · 1× Burkina Faso GPE · 1× Ireland GPE · 1× Mauritania GPE · 1× Premier Sports ORG · 1× Spain GPE · 1×

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He announced his decision to retire after crossing the line second at the World Cup, where Messi produced a string of fine performances and inspired some remarkable comebacks.
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🔮 He will have one last opportunity to bid farewell to the Argentina supporters at the Monumental Stadium tonight, though.
2026-10-06 · Evening Standard
Where to watch Argentina vs Benin: TV channel and live stream for Lionel Messi's last international match · assertive framing

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He announced his decision to retire after crossing the line second at the World Cup, where Messi produced a string of fine performances and inspired some remarkable comebacks. asserted
Messi → announce → comebacks
But Argentina fell at the final hurdle as they were edged out by Spain in the final. asserted
they → fall → final
“I gave it my all. asserted
I → give → all
I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are great young players coming up who deserve their chance,” he wrote, announcing his intent to step back in August. asserted
he → have → August
He will have one last opportunity to bid farewell to the Argentina supporters at the Monumental Stadium tonight, though. asserted
He → have → Stadium
This will be Benin’s third match of this international break, with the two prior outings yielding a draw with Burkina Faso and a 2-1 defeat of Mauritania. asserted
outings → yield → Mauritania
The match will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm local time, which is 1am BST in the morning of Wednesday, October 7. asserted
which → play → Wednesday
How to watch Messi's final Argentina match TV channel: asserted
watch → watch → match
In the UK and Ireland, Premier Sports holds the rights to Argentina's matches, including Messi's farewell against Benin. asserted
Sports → hold → Benin
The match will be broadcast on Premier Sports 2, with coverage starting at 12am midnight in the UK. asserted
coverage → broadcast → UK
UK viewers can watch Premier Sports 2 via the website or app. asserted
viewers → watch → website
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