Lionel Messi played his final international match for Argentina, concluding an extraordinary 21-year career. He delivered a masterclass, scoring one goal and assisting two others, leading Argentina to a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin. The match, held at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, was a national celebration of Messi's service. Messi, 39, expressed deep emotion, reflecting on his father's recent passing and the pride of wearing the Argentina shirt. Nicolas Otamendi, who also retired internationally, scored Argentina's opener from a Messi assist. Nico Paz, a potential successor, scored the second, also assisted by Messi. Messi sealed the win with his 126th international goal from a penalty. He leaves as Argentina's most-capped player (208 appearances) and record scorer, having achieved World Cup and Copa America triumphs.