Lionel Messi has joined the Argentina national team camp in Ezeiza, signaling what is anticipated to be his final international appearance for the world champions. The Inter Miami forward was welcomed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and pictured with AFA president Claudio Tapia. Head coach Lionel Scaloni granted the 39-year-old the flexibility to report for duty. Messi, who debuted for Argentina on August 16, 2005, has amassed 207 appearances, scoring 125 goals and providing 68 assists. His illustrious international career includes leading Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup-Qatar and securing two Copa America titles. After missing recent matches against Bolivia and Burkina Faso, Messi is expected to play against Benin on October 6. This friendly is poised to be his farewell match, marking the end of an extraordinary two-decade journey with the national team and ushering in a new era for Scaloni's squad.