Lionel Messi unveils special kit for his final Argentina match
The 39-year-old showed a kit with his name and a gold number 10 ahead of the October 6, 2026 farewell against Benin at the Monumental.
Lionel Messi has revealed the special kit he will wear in his final appearance for the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old released a short video showing him preparing his boots and swapping between national shirts, accompanied by the line: "The last match... a shirt for a lifetime."
The jersey and its symbolism
The commemorative jersey features Messi's surname and the number 10 rendered in gold. Around the numeral the design includes the Sun of May, one of Argentina's national symbols, incorporated into the shirt's graphic details.
Messi is due to play his farewell international on October 6, 2026, when Argentina faces Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires. The announcement and the clip circulated online in the days before the match.
In the posted footage Messi is shown handling his boots and selecting the special kit pieces — a simple sequence that underlines the personal nature of the send-off. The choice of gold for the number and the inclusion of the Sun of May signal an intention to mark the occasion with a visually distinct tribute.
The moment closes a long chapter in international football: Messi, who is 39, will step away from the national team after the October fixture, leaving behind a career defined by trophies and milestones at both club and international level.
Photo: press material from the event
