Leo Messi’s Farewell Match: What It Now Costs to Say Goodbye to Argentina’s GOAT
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- Ben Green
Argentina vs Benin. Tuesday, October 6, 2026. At the iconic Estadio Monumental.
Leo Messi will play his 208th and final game for Argentina. The former FC Barcelona legend will be looking to add to his incredible tally of 125 goals and 68 assists for La Albiceleste.
Having won the World Cup in 2022, two Copa Americas (2021 and 2024), the Finalissima of 2022 and the Olympics in 2008, Messi will leave Argentina with a lifetime of memories and silverware.
Messi’s last game for Argentina was the World Cup final defeat to Spain at MetLife Stadium. This clash against Benin offers Messi a chance to bid farewell to his countrymen, and the demand for tickets has been insane.
Leo Messi’s Farewell Match: Key Takeaways
- Messi plays his 208th and farewell international on October 6, 2026, against Benin at Estadio Monumental. Official tickets, priced from $59 to $316, sold out in around 90 minutes.
- Argentina also face Bolivia (September 30) and Burkina Faso (October 3) without Messi during this international break, and both friendlies are far cheaper on the resale market than the Benin finale.
- On SeatPick, Argentina vs Benin resale tickets currently start from $404, average $938, and reach as high as $3,226, by far the most expensive of the three fixtures and unlikely to fall before kickoff.
85,018 Tickets Sold In 90 Minutes
Tickets to see Argentina vs Benin at Estadio Monumental went on sale this past Thursday.
Fittingly, over 85,000 tickets were sold out within 90 minutes, such was the demand.
Ticket prices ranged from $59 for popular/general admission to $316 for the most expensive seating.
Argentina are playing two other friendlies during this international break without Messi. Those matches, against Bolivia (September 30) and Burkina Faso (October 3), still have tickets available from the AFA.
Argentina’s Three October Friendlies: Resale Ticket Prices Compared
Only one of these three games features Messi, and the resale market makes that abundantly clear.
Here is how starting prices compare across all three fixtures on SeatPick right now.
| Date | Event & Venue | Starting Price ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Argentina vs Bolivia, Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes (Córdoba) | $55 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Argentina vs Burkina Faso, Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires) | $66 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Argentina vs Benin, Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires) | $404 |
All prices above are based on SeatPick resale listings as of September 27, 2026. Availability and pricing subject to change.
Bolivia in Córdoba is comfortably the cheapest way to see Argentina play this window, at roughly a seventh of the starting price for the Benin farewell.
Burkina Faso, also played at Estadio Monumental just three days before Messi’s finale, is still a fraction of the Benin price despite sharing the same venue.
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“One Last Match. A Jersey For A Lifetime”
Leo Messi’s final game is set to be an enormous event. The farewell is also expected to include members of the 2022 World Cup winning squad and their families.
Whilst Messi himself has been promoting the special shirt the Argentina team will wear for the match against Benin.
It will feature a gold trimmed name and number on the back of the shirt, with the Sun of May positioned above his name.
Leo Messi’s post showcasing the shirt for his final Argentina game has already garnered over 8 million likes on Instagram.
Leo Messi Final Argentina Match Tickets On Resale Market For $404
Once the Argentina vs Benin tickets were sold out within 90 minutes, to get into Estadio Monumental, Leo Messi fans will need to turn to the resale market.
SeatPick is well placed to guide Argentina fans towards tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event, which is seeing incredible demand.
As of Sunday, September 27, 2026, the cheapest ticket on SeatPick for the Leo Messi farewell is $404.
There are 102 listings, with 696 tickets available. The average price is currently sitting at $938, whilst the maximum priced ticket is $3,226.
The Argentina vs Benin event page on SeatPick features a slew of reliable ticket providers from the secondary ticket market. These include: Viagogo, Gigsberg, FTATickets and Ticombo.
| Ticket Detail | Current Figure |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $404 |
| Average price | $938 |
| Maximum price | $3,226 |
| Tickets available | 696 |
| Live listings | 102 |
Whilst these are extremely high priced tickets, we do not expect these figures to come down.
If anything, as fans get more desperate to see Leo Messi play for Argentina one more time, prices could still go up in the days leading up to the match.
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Leo Messi’s Farewell Match Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Are Resale Tickets For Messi’s Argentina vs Benin Farewell?
On SeatPick, tickets for Argentina’s farewell against Benin currently start from $404.
The average listing sits at $938, with the most expensive tickets reaching $3,226.
Did Official Tickets For Argentina vs Benin Sell Out?
Yes. Official tickets, priced between $59 and $316, sold out within around 90 minutes of going on sale.
Over 85,000 tickets were snapped up for what will be Messi’s 208th and final appearance for Argentina.
What Other Argentina Friendlies Are Being Played Before Messi’s Farewell?
Argentina face Bolivia on September 30 and Burkina Faso on October 3, both without Messi.
Resale prices for those two friendlies start from just $55 and $66 respectively, far below the Benin finale.
How Many Goals And Assists Does Messi Have For Argentina?
Heading into his farewell match, Messi has scored 125 goals and provided 68 assists in 207 appearances for Argentina.
The Benin match will be his 208th and final cap for La Albiceleste.
