On September 4, 2025, Lionel Messi played his final match in Argentina with his national team, in what was an emotional and historic evening at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The 2026 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela ended in a 3-0 victory for Argentina, with Messi scoring a stunning brace that had the crowd celebrating in excitement.
The stadium was filled with love and gratitude as millions of fans paid tribute to the man who had carried their national team to glory, most notably winning the World Cup in 2022. After the match, a moved Messi took a moment to reflect on his journey with the team, overwhelmed by the support.
It was a night of celebration and farewell, marking the end of an era in Argentine soccer and solidifying Messi’s status as his nation’s greatest-ever player. Sadly, Messi will not play in Argentina with his national team again as a professional soccer player.