Argentina v Benin: how to secure tickets for Lionel Messi’s final international appearance

Argentina will play Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Mas Monumental on 6 October 2026 in a friendly being billed as “The Last Dance” – the final international appearance of Lionel Messi in an Argentina shirt.

The World Cup holders are expected to attract supporters from around the world for the occasion, with tickets available through the official sales platform and a secondary market after the initial allocation sold out quickly.

Where to buy tickets

Official tickets for the match at Estadio Mas Monumental were released through DeporTick, the Argentine Football Association’s official primary ticketing platform.

Fans must create an account with DeporTick before they can buy tickets at the official price. However, demand has been particularly high because of Messi’s expected international farewell, and the official allocation sold out rapidly.

Supporters who were unable to buy during the initial release can check StubHub, where tickets may be available through the secondary market if the official website no longer has stock.

Argentina v Benin ticket prices

Official prices on DeporTick start at $60 for general admission in the standing popular areas.

Upper-tier seating, known as Platea Alta, starts at about $120. Prices for premium seats in the lower sections vary according to the area of the stadium, with Platea Media and other lower-tier options ranging from $210 to $320.

StubHub listings begin at $78 on the secondary market.

The starting prices are:

– Official popular-area general admission: from $60 – Official Platea Alta seating: from $120 – Official Platea Media and lower-tier seating: $210-$320 – StubHub secondary-market tickets: from $78

Argentina and Benin’s recent form

Argentina have won four of their past five matches. Their only defeat in that run came against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

Before that match, Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-final. Across their five most recent games, they have scored 10 goals and conceded six.

Their other victories included a 3-1 win over Switzerland, as well as narrow 3-2 successes against Egypt and Cape Verde in earlier rounds. The results underline Argentina’s consistent ability to score.

Benin have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches. Their most recent game ended in a 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

They also suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat by Togo in a friendly in June, although they had earlier secured victories against Guinea and Liberia.

Previous meetings

There is no available head-to-head record between Argentina and Benin for this fixture. Further historical information will be added if records become available before the match.