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Messi’s Farewell Match Against Benin to Air on ViX and International Streams

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Messi’s Farewell Match Against Benin to Air on ViX and International Streams
Photo: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Elsa/Getty Images

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when the national team faces Benin in an international friendly at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The game starts at 8 p.m. local time (7 p.m. Eastern Time). In the United States the match is not on traditional television, but it will be streamed live on ViX Premium, a Spanish‑language service that offers a seven‑day free trial through Amazon Prime Video. After the trial, the subscription renews at $6.99 per month, or it can be cancelled at any time. ViX is the only U.S. option for the match, which will be broadcast in Spanish.

Viewers outside the U.S. can watch the game on Premier Sports in the U.K., L’Équipe in France, or ZEE5 in India. Those who want an English or international feed can use a virtual private network such as ExpressVPN to access the streams from those countries.

Argentina’s 85,000‑seat Monumental Stadium has sold out, and many fans are expected to gather in the surrounding streets to say goodbye to the 39‑year‑old legend. Messi, who has earned more caps and scored more goals than any other Argentine, led the team to a 2022 World Cup victory and will now continue his career with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Cristian “Cuti” Romero, 28, will take over as captain of the national side.

The match, billed as “The Last Tango,” will be available for free online through ViX Premium, with no promo code required. Fans can also obtain a 30‑day free trial of Amazon Prime to access the ViX offer. The game marks Messi’s final appearance for Argentina before he retires from international play.

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