Lionel Messi bid farewell to international duty in Argentina's 3-0 victory over against Benin in which he scored the final goal of the night. Lionel Messi made his final appearance for Argentina in an international friendly against Benin. The captain sealed La Albiceleste’s 3-0 win by socring his 126th goal with the national team. Nicolás Otamendi and Nico Paz scored the night’s opening two goals, both created by assists from Lionel Messi. Though a goal of his own initially eluded him, the captain’s fairy-tale moment ultimately arrived. In the 68th minute, Argentina were awarded a penalty kick, which Lionel Messi converted flawlessly to seal a 3–0 victory over Benin in his final appearance for La Albiceleste.