Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina international career in style, scoring once and providing two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3–0 in Buenos Aires.

The October 6 match marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, bringing his 21-year international career to an end.

Messi set up Nicolás Otamendi for the opening goal in the 48th minute before assisting Nico Paz for Argentina’s second in the 61st minute.

He then converted a penalty in the 71st minute to complete the 3–0 victory.

The 39-year-old finished his Argentina career as the country’s most-capped player with 208 appearances and its all-time leading scorer with 126 goals.

Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was in charge of Benin for the farewell match.

Messi leaves international football having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 Copa América with Argentina.