| Argentina wins | Draw | Benin wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | 25 | 40 |
| Argentina | Benin |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7 PM EDT
- Venue: Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Competition: Friendly
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Argentina vs Benin | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7 PM EDT |
| Benin odds | +6900 |
| Draw | +1300 |
| Over 2.5 | -910 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Argentina vs Benin Preview and Team News
Argentina Team News
All of Argentina will come to a standstill for 90 minutes to witness the final international appearance of captain Lionel Messi, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players ever. Marketed as ‘The Last Tango,’ Messi’s farewell will be a fitting occasion for La Albiceleste to show how much he means to them.
Coming into this clash on the back of a 7-0 victory over Burkina Faso, the home team appear to have already made their intentions clear. Although Messi did not play in that game, Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez had a good time. Martinez scored a goal and bagged two assists, while Alvarez also got on the scoresheet.
Midfielder Nico Paz posted 100% long-ball accuracy, and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister put all of his shots on target.
Giovani Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, and Nicolas Tagliafico are set to miss ‘The Last Tango’ due to injuries.
Argentina predicted lineup vs Benin (4-4-2): E. Martinez; Medina, Lisandro Martinez, Romero, Giay; Prestianni, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Paz; Messi, Lautaro Martinez.
Benin Team News
Benin, in all fairness, will consider themselves fortunate to be a part of Messi’s farewell international fixture. Ranked 89th in the world, the Africans have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
They are unbeaten in their last two outings, including a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso and a 2-1 win over Mauritania. Against Mauritania, the Cheetahs were comfortable on the ball and showed their precision in the final third, putting six of their 14 shots on target. They also won 51% of their aerial duels.
Benin have no major injury concerns ahead of their clash with Argentina.
Benin predicted lineup vs Argentina (4-2-3-1): Dandjinou; Roche, Tijani, Azongnitode, T. Ouorou; Imourane, D’Almeida; Aloko, Olaitan, Y. Ouorou; Tosin.
Argentina vs Benin Prediction
- Pick: Total over 4 goals
- Odds: -244 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Argentina 5-0 Benin
Since an Argentina win doesn’t offer much value, we have picked a total of over four goals. La Albiceleste are ranked second by FIFA, 87 spots above their opponents, and should cruise to a comfortable victory. The only question that remains is the margin of victory.
With the likes of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez (five goal contributions for Inter this season) in their ranks, the hosts should have an easy outing against the Benin defenders. Following their loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Argentina have scored 11 goals in two matches, averaging 5.5 goals per game.
Argentina vs Benin Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Lionel Messi to score
- Odds: -833 (20Bet)
Messi is tipped to get on the scoresheet in his final international appearance for Argentina. He is in extraordinary form for his club, Inter Miami, having already scored 25 goals and provided 13 assists across all competitions this season.
The 39-year-old was also in a purple patch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing second in the Golden Boot race with eight goals and recording four assists for his country, leading them to the final. Messi should score at least once against Benin.
Argentina vs Benin Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Prime Video, ViX (USA)
- FIFA+ (Canada)
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