Football legend Lionel Messi has unveiled a special jersey that he will wear in his final international match for Argentina. Messi will play his farewell game against Benin on October 6 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, bringing his international career with Argentina to an end after more than two decades. The special jersey keeps Argentina’s famous sky-blue and white colours but features gold details, including Messi’s name and iconic No. 10, along with a special Sun of May design on the back. Messi shared the jersey on social media with an emotional message describing it as a jersey for a lifetime. Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, after representing Argentina since 2005. During his international career, he helped Argentina win the Copa America in 2021 and 2024 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022. The Argentina-Benin match is expected to be a special farewell event, with members of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families also invited to the occasion. Messi’s final appearance will give Argentine fans a chance to see their captain wear the national team jersey one last time on home soil.
