Argentina-Benin, on which channel and at what time to watch Lionel Messi’s last match?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Argentina-Benin, on which channel and at what time to watch Lionel Messi's last match?

Lionel Messi plays his last match for Argentina next night, against Benin. Here’s how to follow the meeting live and streaming.

Argentina faces Benin this Tuesday evening in a friendly match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. This meeting will have a very special dimension since it will mark the last appearance of the icon Lionel Messi (39 years old) with the Argentine selection, after more than twenty years in the Albiceleste jersey.

The 2026 world vice-champions remain on a large victory against Burkina Faso (7-0) and will want to offer their public a new offensive festival for the farewell of their emblematic number 10. For its part, Benin will try to play spoilsport against one of the best selections in the world.

How to watch the Argentina-Benin match live and streaming?

The Argentina-Benin match will take place on the night of Tuesday October 6 to Wednesday October 7, 2026, with kick-off at 1 a.m. (French time). The match will be broadcast in France on L’Équipe Live Foot, L’Équipe’s digital channel. Journalist Hamza Rahmani will be accompanied by Omar Da Fonseca for comments.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.