FIFA Honors Lionel Messi Ahead of Final Argentina Match

FIFA has sent a message to Lionel Messi as he prepares for his farewell appearance for the Argentina national team. This comes after Messi announced his retirement from international football following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The Argentine Association persuaded him to play one last match on home soil, emphasizing that his final game should not take place abroad. Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, has included Messi in the squad for the match against the Benin Republic, set for October 6 at El Monumental in Buenos Aires, which has a capacity of 85,000 supporters.

This farewell match allows Argentine fans to bid farewell to their celebrated player in a familiar setting. FIFA commemorated the occasion with a post stating "one more time," reflecting the emotional significance of Messi's international career, which included winning the Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup title in Qatar.