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

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.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-06, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Lionel Messi, a 39-year-old superstar, will play his final match for Argentina on October 6 in a friendly against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. This farewell game marks the end of an era, as Messi leaves behind an extraordinary legacy including a World Cup title and two Copa America trophies, along with being Argentina's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals. Over 85,000 spectators are expected to attend what is likely to be an emotional night for fans in Buenos Aires.

Messi will wear a special commemorative shirt designed specifically for this occasion, featuring gold details and symbols reflecting his legendary status, including the "Sun of May" from the Argentine flag and goat horns representing his "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) status. Messi's final match will be broadcast on Premier Sports 2 in the UK starting at midnight BST on October 7, with kick-off set for 8pm local time in Buenos Aires.

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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.

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

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

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

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