Lionel Messi’s international record after Argentina farewell match — goals, assists, trophies, awards
Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Lionel Messi brought the curtains down on an illustrious international career with Argentina with a 3-0 win over Benin in what was the 39-year-old’s farewell match at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
The little magician from Rosario set up the first two goals for Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Paz, before he struck from the penalty spot to mark his final match with La Albiceleste with a goal.
What is Messi’s final international record with Argentina?
Messi closes his international career with 126 goals — the second-most of all-time — and 69 assists in 208 appearances for Argentina.
He won the FIFA World Cup once — at the 2022 edition in Qatar — and finished runner-up twice more (in 2014 and 2026). He also won the Golden Ball in 2014 and 2022, as well as the Silver Ball in 2026.
In the Copa America, he finished as champion twice (2021 and 2024), as well as runner-up in 2015 and 2016. He won the Golden Ball in 2015 and 2021, as well as Golden Boot in 2021.
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