It is almost time for Argentina fans to bid farewell to the greatest player of all-time.
Lionel Messi will play his final international match on Tuesday against 93rd-ranked Benin at Estadio Monumental, as he calls time on his glittering national team career.
The 39-year-old will log his 208th and final Argentina appearance, as the Albiceleste will bid farewell to their all-time legendary icon.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
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Argentina vs. Benin live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this international friendly match in the U.S.:
This game is only available to watch in Spanish exclusively streaming on ViX.
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Argentina vs. Benin start time
This international friendly clash takes place at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires and kicks off on Tuesday, October 6 at 8 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Oct. 6 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Oct. 6 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Oct. 6 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Oct. 6 | 4:00 p.m. |
Argentina schedule this international break
All times below ET
Wednesday, September 30
Saturday, October 3
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Tuesday, October 6


