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Messi to wear gold-trimmed Argentina jersey in October 6 farewell match

The 39-year-old will play his final international game against Benin after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain.

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What to know

  • Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, ending a 207-game career with 125 goals.
  • He will play his final match for Argentina against Benin on October 6, 2026, wearing a special Adidas jersey with gold lettering and the Sun of May embossed on it.
  • The front of the retirement jersey replaces traditional Adidas stripes with Messi's personal logo, marking a unique personalization for his farewell kit.
  • Argentina's federation is planning special pregame tributes and an extended emotional sendoff befitting Messi's status as the country's greatest player.

“This shirt is about to become a priceless piece of football history. I doubt it'll ever be auctioned. It'll definitely be framed and preserved forever.”

Fan, Social media commenter · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Messi to wear gold-trimmed Argentina jersey in October 6 farewell match
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  1. upcoming

    Messi plays final international match for Argentina against Benin — Messi will compete in his last game for Argentina wearing the special gold-trimmed jersey. Argentina's federation plans a special tribute pregame and emotional sendoff to honor the closing chapter of his international career.

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    Front of Messi's retirement jersey leaks with personalized logo design

    Sports Illustrated reports that the unrevealed front of Messi's special jersey features an embossed Sun of May but replaces the traditional Adidas stripes with Messi's official personal logo—a unique personalization for his farewell kit.

    “Last game… A shirt for life. One last match… A jersey for a lifetime.”
    — Lionel Messi, Argentina forward, retiring from international football · source
    1. 2 outlets Messi to wear special jersey for Argentina farewell game

      first by Sportstar, 2d ago · also Khaleej Times

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    2. 1 outlet Lionel Messi’s Last Argentina Jersey: Unseen Side of Stunning Kit Leaked

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

  3. background

    Messi reveals special gold-trimmed Argentina jersey for farewell game — Messi shared a video on Instagram showcasing the custom Adidas Argentina jersey he will wear for his final international match. The design features gold lettering for his name and number 10, with an embossed shadow of Argentina's Sun of May above his name.

  4. background

    Messi loses World Cup final to Spain, announces international retirement — After Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final, Messi confirmed he would retire from international football following one final match. He had represented Argentina in nearly 207 games with 125 goals.

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  1. 2 outlets Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup

    first by Japan Today, 8h ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer

  2. 1 outlet ‘Another flex’: Fans react to jersey Lionel Messi will wear in final game for Argentina

    first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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