The Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires is set to pulse through Tuesday night as Lionel Messi steps onto the field for his final Argentina appearance. Will the arena echo with his farewell?
At 39, Messi will face Benin this Tuesday in a hastily arranged friendly after announcing his international retirement in late August. The match will host 85,000 ticket‑holders at the Monumental, while millions more watch on Argentine screens, bidding adieu to a legend with 208 caps, 125 goals, 65 assists and a slew of trophies.
The buzz won’t stay confined to Argentina; fans worldwide will tune in, even if European viewers must wrestle with an inconvenient hour. Inter Miami supporters may lose sleep, but Messi deserves a sleepless night.
What time should you tune in for Messi’s final game with Argentina against Benin?
To catch the emotion live, set an alarm or stay up late, because the Argentina‑Benin kickoff comes at the start of the French night. It’s 20:00 locally, which translates to 1:00 a.m. in Paris.
Which TV channel will broadcast Messi’s last Argentina‑Benin encounter?
The match won’t air on free TV. L’Équipe, who own the rights, will stream it exclusively on L’Équipe Live Foot. In my view, this pay‑wall underscores how commercial interests now shape even historic farewells.