Lionel Messi played his final match for the Argentina national team overnight, a 3-0 victory over Benin, according to The Zioneer. He finishes with 208 appearances, 126 goals, and one World Cup title.
Lionel Messi concluded his international career overnight, playing his 208th and final match for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Benin, according to The Zioneer. Messi finishes with 126 goals for the Albiceleste and one World Cup title, won in 2022. The retirement closes a chapter for a player widely regarded as one of the greatest in football history. As The Zioneer has reported, Messi held the all-time World Cup scoring record with 18 goals before Kylian Mbappé surpassed it in the 2026 tournament. His national team career spanned four World Cups and numerous Copa América appearances.
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- StrongMessi posts emotional statement after World Cup final loss, congratulates Spain
- DevelopingMessi reportedly conveys message to Argentina players, content unclear
- StrongMilei thanks Argentina players: 'Fighting together until the last moment'
- DevelopingLionel Messi reportedly decides to disconnect from Argentina after World Cup final
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